Minor Flood Warning Issued for Baffle Creek and Essendean Bridge as Water Levels Ease

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Minor Flood Warning Number 10 for Baffle Creek. This alert indicates that while minor flooding is currently occurring, conditions are gradually easing following heavy rainfall earlier in the week.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is Baffle Creek, specifically at Essendean Bridge. Other monitored locations in the region include:

• Baffle Creek at Mimdale
• Euleilah Creek at Hills Road
• Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road
• Calliope River at Castlehope
• Boyne River at Awoonga Dam and Benaraby
• Kolan River at Springfield, Bucca Weir, and Fred Haigh Dam

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are urged to exercise extreme caution:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

As of 8:54 am AEST on Friday, the river level at Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge was recorded at 5.37 meters and falling. The river is expected to fall below the minor flood level of 5.00 meters starting late Friday morning. While showers are forecast over the weekend, they are currently unlikely to contribute to significant riverine flows. Other local gauges, including Mimdale (9.01 m) and Euleilah Creek (1.53 m), also show falling water levels.

Timeline

This warning was issued at 9:17 am AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026. The situation is being monitored closely, and the next official warning is scheduled to be issued by 4:00 pm AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026.