Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:55 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

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:

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.

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/

Rainfall and River Conditions Map