Major Flood Warning Issued for Dawson River and Callide Creek in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning for the Dawson River and Callide Creek. This update also includes a Moderate Flood Warning for the Connors and Isaac Rivers, a Minor Flood Warning for Kroombit Creek, and a Flood Warning for the Comet and Nogoa Rivers. This is flood warning number 9 for the current event.

Affected Areas

The warning covers multiple river systems and communities within the Fitzroy River catchment in Queensland, specifically:

• Major Flooding Zones: Jambin, Baralaba, Redcliffe, Karamea, and Beckers.
• Moderate Flooding Zones: Yatton, Windamere, Chilgerrie Hill, and Gyranda Weir.
• Minor/Rising Levels: Taroom, Moura, Biloela, and Tarana Crossing.
• River Systems: Dawson River, Callide Creek, Connors River, Isaac River, Kroombit Creek, Comet River, Nogoa River, and Mackenzie River.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning areas should monitor local conditions and stay informed via the Bureau of Meteorology website. Do not attempt to drive, walk, or ride through floodwaters. Residents in low-lying areas should be prepared to move to higher ground if conditions deteriorate.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to locally intense rainfall over the Fitzroy River catchment has resulted in rapid river rises. Specific conditions include:

• Dawson River at Baralaba: Expected to exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) and may reach 12.50 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
• Dawson River at Theodore Weir: Currently at 11.64 m and steady; expected to reach the major flood level (12.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.
• Dawson River at Taroom: Currently at 4.90 m; may exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday.
• Dawson River at Moura: Estimated above 6.00 m and rising; expected to exceed the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Wednesday afternoon.
• Kroombit Creek at Biloela: Currently above the minor flood level and falling.
• Isaac River at Yatton: Moderate flooding is currently occurring.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 11:50 am AEST on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Major flooding is already occurring at Jambin and Baralaba. Peak levels at Theodore Weir are anticipated Tuesday afternoon, while Taroom and Baralaba are expected to see peak rises overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The warning is currently set to expire on March 13, 2026.