Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:35 pm AEST on Friday 13 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 4

MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY AND ACROSS THE WEEKEND

A trough and southerly change is located about the southeast coast on Friday.
Another trough will linger for several days across southern and central Queensland, drawing deep tropical moisture more broadly across the state. These features are expected to enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days.
Moderate to heavy falls are likely across the Flood Watch area for the remainder of Friday, slowly moving to the north into the weekend.
Catchments are beginning to become wet due to rainfall on Thursday and Friday morning, with river level rises and areas of flooding likely across the Flood Watch area. Minor to moderate flooding is possible from Friday afternoon and over the weekend, with rapid river level rises possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.

Heavy rainfall may cause significant flash flooding, including over densely populated areas within the Flood Watch.

There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls, particularly over the weekend. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings issued as required.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Comet and Nogoa Rivers

Dawson and Don Rivers

Burnett River

Mary River

Noosa River

Pine and Caboolture Rivers

Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks

Upper Brisbane River

Lower Brisbane River (Bremer River, and Warrill, Lockyer, Laidley,
Ipswich and Brisbane creeks only)

Logan and Albert Rivers

Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks

Weir River

Moonie River

Condamine Rivers

Balonne River

Wallam and Mungallala Creeks

Thomson River

Barcoo River

A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.


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