Minor Flood Warning Issued for Suttor River at St Anns in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20745) for the Suttor River. This is the eighth warning issued for this event, following moderate rainfall last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments which caused river level rises in the upper catchment.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Suttor River at St Anns. The warning also encompasses the Belyando and Suttor Rivers to the Burdekin Falls Dam in Queensland.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to 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.
• For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

As flows arrive from upstream, the Suttor River at St Anns is currently recorded at 3.12 meters and is slowly rising. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 4.00 meters. Further rises are possible as upstream flows continue to arrive at the location.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 11:41 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026. Minor flooding is expected to begin at St Anns from late Tuesday, March 17. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday.