Minor Flood Warning Issued for Lower Dawson and Lower Fitzroy Rivers in Queensland
Weather Warnings high BOM · · Lower Dawson and Lower Fitzroy Rivers, Queensland
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers, with elevated levels expected to continue through the weekend.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20765) for the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers. Issued at 10:21 am AEST on Thursday, March 19, 2026, this update confirms that minor flooding is currently occurring at Baralaba and Yaamba.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following geographic regions and river systems in Queensland:
- Dawson River downstream of Theodore: Including Baralaba, Beckers, and Knebworth.
- Fitzroy River: Including Riverslea, Yaamba, and Rockhampton.
- Mackenzie River: Minor flooding has eased at Coolmaringa.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning areas should take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is 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 updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
- Dawson River at Baralaba: The river level is currently estimated to be above the minor flood level of 4.00 meters and is falling.
- Fitzroy River at Yaamba: The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 9.00 meters and is falling slowly.
- Fitzroy River at Rockhampton: The river peaked below the minor flood level (7.00 meters) on Tuesday. It is expected to remain below the minor flood level but will stay elevated through to the weekend.
Timeline
- Baralaba: Expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) on Thursday afternoon.
- Yaamba: Expected to fall below the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.
- Rockhampton: Levels will remain elevated through the weekend.
- Next Update: The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next warning by 12:00 PM AEST on Friday, March 20, 2026.
Source: BOM Official Notice
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is this weather warnings alert about? ▼
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the lower Dawson and lower Fitzroy rivers, with elevated levels expected to continue through the weekend.
Which agency issued this alert? ▼
This alert was issued by BOM. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert? ▼
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected? ▼
This alert affects Lower Dawson and Lower Fitzroy Rivers, Queensland. Check with BOM for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more weather warnings alerts? ▼
Browse all weather warnings alerts on Areazine at areazine.com/au/weather/ for the latest updates from BOM and other agencies.