Major Flood Warning Issued for Burnett River Catchment and Bundaberg

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20770) for the Burnett River and its tributaries. This is the 15th warning issued for this event, following heavy rainfall that began Friday morning. While river levels in most locations are beginning to fall, widespread minor to major flooding continues across the catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad geographic area within Queensland, including:

• Burnett River: Bundaberg, Walla, Gayndah, Mundubbera, and Eidsvold Bridge.
• Tributaries: Auburn River (Dykehead), Boyne River (Dunollie), Stuart River (Proston), and Barambah Creek (Stonelands).
• Additional regions: Barker and Barambah Creeks and the Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should monitor the situation closely as the Bureau of Meteorology continues to provide updates. It is essential to stay informed of changing river levels, particularly in areas where renewed rises are possible. The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.

Expected Conditions

Major flooding is currently occurring at Bundaberg and Walla. At Bundaberg, the river peaked at 7.40 meters Wednesday morning and is expected to fall below the major flood level late Wednesday afternoon. At Walla, the river is at 14.16 meters and falling, with a likely drop below the major flood level by Thursday morning.

Moderate flooding is observed at Mundubbera (11.77m), Gayndah (10.20m), Dykehead, and Dunollie (7.20m). Minor flooding is easing at Proston and Stonelands. A second flood peak moving downstream of Eidsvold may cause small renewed rises at Mundubbera and Gayndah, though significant rises downstream of Paradise Dam are not expected.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 3:43 pm AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Major flooding at Bundaberg is expected to subside below major levels late Wednesday. The Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge and Mundubbera is expected to remain above minor and moderate flood levels, respectively, through Wednesday night and into Thursday.