Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 pm Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues over the western interior, shifting further south and east tonight.

Weather Situation
A deep surface trough has combined with a very moist tropical airmass and upper feature to generate widespread heavy rainfall over the western interior for the past few days. Areas of scattered heavy rainfall are expected to continue tonight with the focus slowly shifting further south and east, likely persisting into Thursday with an overnight peak in rainfall expected again. Across northern parts of the warning area, heavy rainfall is likely to become more isolated and fall from scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely to continue through the warning area during the rest of today and into Thursday morning, with a general southward trend of the heaviest falls. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 120 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of between 70 to 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals of up to 180 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
North of Blackall: Heavy rainfall is likely to become more isolated throughout the night and may ease below severe thresholds by Thursday morning.
South of Blackall: Heavy rainfall is expected to continue tonight and is likely to persist into Thursday.
Flood Watches and Warnings have been issued for multiple catchments in the west and centre of the state. See http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Thargomindah, Charleville, Longreach, Quilpie, Isisford and Barcaldine.
Significant rainfall observations recorded recently:
93.0 mm at Bogewong in the 6 hours to 3:00 pm.
Significant 24-hour rainfall totals to 4:00 pm:
324.0 mm at Bogewong.
253.0 mm at Stonehenge.
217.0 mm at Mountain View.
168.6 mm at Winton.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 pm Wednesday, 26 March 2025.

Heavy rainfall continues over the western interior, shifting further south and east tonight.

Weather Situation
A deep surface trough has combined with a very moist tropical airmass and upper feature to generate widespread heavy rainfall over the western interior for the past few days. Areas of scattered heavy rainfall are expected to continue tonight with the focus slowly shifting further south and east, likely persisting into Thursday with an overnight peak in rainfall expected again. Across northern parts of the warning area, heavy rainfall is likely to become more isolated and fall from scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely to continue through the warning area during the rest of today and into Thursday morning, with a general southward trend of the heaviest falls. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated falls of up to 120 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals of between 70 to 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals of up to 180 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
North of Blackall: Heavy rainfall is likely to become more isolated throughout the night and may ease below severe thresholds by Thursday morning.
South of Blackall: Heavy rainfall is expected to continue tonight and is likely to persist into Thursday.
Flood Watches and Warnings have been issued for multiple catchments in the west and centre of the state. See http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Thargomindah, Charleville, Longreach, Quilpie, Isisford and Barcaldine.
Significant rainfall observations recorded recently:
93.0 mm at Bogewong in the 6 hours to 3:00 pm.
Significant 24-hour rainfall totals to 4:00 pm:
324.0 mm at Bogewong.
253.0 mm at Stonehenge.
217.0 mm at Mountain View.
168.6 mm at Winton.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 04:36 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BAKERS BEND OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WYANDRA OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed along the Warrego River. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment, which may cause minor flooding along the Warrego River at Bakers Bend and Wyandra from Wednesday night onwards.
Further areas of widespread rainfall with locally heavy totals are forecast to continue for the next few days, which is likely to result in further river and creek level rises along the Warrego River.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for large parts of the Warrego River catchment.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Minor flooding may occur along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 2.16 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river level may reach around 6.00 metres Thursday morning with minor flooding. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Warrego River at Wyandra is currently at 2.86 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Wyandra may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 pm EST on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.20,Steady,04:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at The 27 Mile Garden Alert,1.68,Falling,04:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.95,Steady,03:13 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,1.77,Rising,03:42 PM WED 26/03/25
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,3.35,Rising,03:59 PM WED 26/03/25
Ward R at Binnowee TM,3.37,Rising,04:20 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,2.16,Rising,04:19 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,2.86,Rising,04:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at Wallen TM,1.28,Steady,04:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,5.49,Steady,04:00 PM WED 26/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 04:20 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM FRIDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS THURSDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused river and creek level rises across the Cape and parts of the Burdekin River catchments with minor flooding possible from Thursday evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the next several days, which is likely to cause further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 3.91 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cape River at Taemas may reach the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam is currently at 1.53 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Burdekin Dam may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday morning.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Thursday 27 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin R at Mt Fullstop TM,6.01,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Star R at Laroona TM,6.14,Falling,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Paluma Dam Alert,0.23,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Gainsford TM,9.13,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Keelbottom Ck at Keelbottom TM,3.66,Rising,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim Alert,9.65,Rising,03:01 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Sellheim TM,9.69,Steady,03:20 PM WED 26/03/25
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.07,Steady,01:04 PM WED 26/03/25
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,1.32,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,1.15,Rising,02:29 PM WED 26/03/25
Suttor R at St Anns TM,1.14,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Pentland TM,2.55,Rising,03:20 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Taemas Alert,3.91,Rising,02:50 PM WED 26/03/25
Cape R at Taemas TM,3.87,Falling,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam Alert,1.53,Rising,02:31 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Burdekin Dam TM,1.52,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna Alert,1.07,Steady,02:46 PM WED 26/03/25
Bowen R at Myuna TM,1.05,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg Alert,5.23,Falling,03:43 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Dalbeg TM,5.20,Rising,02:48 PM WED 26/03/25
Bogie R at Strathbogie Alert,1.37,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Millaroo Alert,5.05,Steady,02:42 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare Alert,4.75,Steady,01:55 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Clare TM,4.72,Steady,03:00 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Inkerman Br Alert,3.85,Steady,02:02 PM WED 26/03/25
Burdekin R at Rita Island Alert,-3.00,Steady,02:34 PM WED 26/03/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments.

Flood Watch For The Gulf Country, Parts Of Central South Queensland And The Burdekin River
Issued at 01:55 PM EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AND ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT ACROSS INLAND CATCHMENTS

A trough in western Queensland is drawing deep moisture inland. Widespread showers and storms with areas of heavy rainfall are expected to continue for the next few days across the Flood Watch area, which may result in minor to moderate flooding, with isolated major flooding possible.
The trough is likely to move towards the southeast bringing moderate to heavy rainfall over the southeastern quarter of the state from Friday, broadening the flood risk area. The situation is being closely monitored and watches and warnings will be updated as required.
Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet. Minor to major flood warnings are current for catchments across parts of the North Tropical Coast, Gulf Country and inland regions.
Localised river level rises, and flash flooding are likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Localised flooding, isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible within the Flood Watch area over the next few days.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Moonie River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Paroo River (QLD)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Bulloo, Diamantina, Thomson, Barcoo, Cooper, Eyre Creek, Georgina, Flinders, Cloncurry, Paroo, Warrego, Herbert, Ross, Bohle, and Haughton.

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.
For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.
For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts.
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it.}

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Thursday 27 March 2025.