Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall: Greater Canberra and Queanbeyan
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 high-priority severe thunderstorm warning for Canberra and Queanbeyan, citing heavy rainfall and the risk of flash flooding.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Greater Canberra and Surrounds
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Greater Canberra and Surrounds.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall affecting parts of Canberra and Queanbeyan. The warning, identified as IDN21036, was issued at 6:38 pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
Affected Areas
The severe thunderstorm was detected near Canberra Civic, Queanbeyan, Woden Valley, South Canberra, and Weston Creek. The storm is moving toward the southeast and is forecast to reach Canberra Airport by approximately 7:10 pm.
What You Should Do
The State Emergency Service (SES) advises residents to take the following safety precautions:
- Keep clear of creeks and storm drains.
- Do not walk, ride your bike, or drive through flood water.
- If trapped by flash flooding, seek refuge in the highest available place and call 000 for rescue.
- Stay indoors and away from windows; ensure children and pets remain inside.
- For emergency assistance during floods or storms, contact the SES at 132 500.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm is currently active and is likely to produce heavy rainfall. This intense precipitation may lead to dangerous flash flooding in the affected areas.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 6:38 pm on Saturday, 7 March 2026. The next update from the Bureau of Meteorology is scheduled to be issued by 7:40 pm.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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