Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:15 pm AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 6

Reissued to correct next update time to Sunday FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK

A trough will linger for several days across western, southern, and central Queensland, drawing deep tropical moisture broadly across the state. This is expected to enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days, though the focus will contract northward during the early days of this coming week.

Catchments are becoming wet after rainfall over the last few days, with river level rises and areas of flooding likely across the Flood Watch area over the weekend and into next week. Rapid river level rises are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.

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

There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls. 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

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Comet and Nogoa Rivers

Dawson and Don Rivers

Calliope River

Boyne River

Baffle Creek

Kolan River

Burnett River

Burrum and Cherwell Rivers (Minor warning current for Burrum River only.
Flood Watch current for Burrum-Cherwell catchment, including Hervey Bay)

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

The Big Warrambool River

Wallam and Mungallala Creeks

Warrego River (QLD)

Paroo River (QLD)

Gilbert River

Diamantina River (Rainfall impacts expected in upper
catchment, including Western Creek around Winton)

Thomson River

Barcoo River

Bulloo River (QLD) (Rainfall impacts expected in upper
catchment)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Burrum

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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