Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Upper Brisbane and Stanley Rivers in Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Upper Brisbane and Stanley Rivers, with flooding expected at Woodford and Gregor Creek by Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Upper Brisbane and Stanley Rivers, Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Upper Brisbane and Stanley Rivers, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20800) for the Upper Brisbane and Stanley Rivers. The alert was issued at 3:36 pm AEST on Saturday, 7 March 2026, following forecasts of significant rainfall in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic areas in Queensland:
- Stanley River: Woodford and the reach to Somerset Dam.
- Brisbane River: Gregor Creek and the reach to Wivenhoe Dam.
A broader Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is also in effect for multiple districts, including the Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, and several other inland districts.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchments from Saturday night through Monday.
- Stanley River at Woodford: Currently at 2.25 m and steady. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) early Sunday morning and may reach the moderate flood level (6.10 m) by Sunday afternoon. Higher levels are possible.
- Brisbane River at Gregor Creek: Currently at 0.92 m and steady. It is forecast to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) early Sunday afternoon and reach the moderate flood level (4.50 m) later that day. Higher levels are possible.
Timeline
The flood warning is effective immediately. Rainfall is expected to persist through Monday, 9 March 2026. The next official update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled for 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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