Final Flood Warning Issued for Baffle Creek as Waters Recede at Essendean Bridge

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (Number 11) for Baffle Creek. This alert signifies that flooding is no longer occurring at key observation points and river levels are falling below minor flood thresholds.

Affected Areas

The warning primarily concerns the Baffle Creek catchment in Queensland, with specific observations recorded at:

• Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge
• Baffle Creek at Mimdale
• Euleilah Creek at Hills Road
• Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to remain cautious despite receding waters:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it remains dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance from the SES, call 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, dial 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding has eased across the region following heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Current river height observations include:

• Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge: 4.87 m and falling as of 1:38 pm Friday (below the 5.00 m minor flood level).
• Baffle Creek at Mimdale: 8.05 m and falling.
• Euleilah Creek at Hills Road: 1.23 m and falling.
• Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road: 0.62 m and falling.

Showers are forecast over the weekend, but the Bureau of Meteorology indicates these are unlikely to contribute to significant riverine flows.

Timeline

This final warning was issued at 2:03 pm AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026. As river levels have returned to safe thresholds and are expected to remain below minor flood levels, no further warnings will be issued for this event.