Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burrum River Issued at 07:20 PM AEST on Saturday 24 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HOWARD Rainfall during Saturday has resulted in river level rises along the Burrum River at Howard, where minor flooding is occurring. A peak above the minor flood level is likely during Saturday evening. Burrum and Cherwell Rivers: Minor flooding is occurring along the Burrum River at Howard. The Burrum River at Howard is currently at 6.01 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Burrum River at Howard is likely to peak above the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday evening. The river may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) into Sunday morning. 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.} For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 10:30 AM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Urangan Tide,3.46,rising,6:58 pm Sat 24/10/26 Burrum River at Lenthalls Dam,26.34,steady,6:48 pm Sat 24/10/26 Burrum River at Howard,6.01,rising,7:09 pm Sat 24/10/26 Cherwell River at Railway Bridge,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Cherwell River at Pacific Haven,1.59,rising,7:13 pm Sat 24/10/26 Isis River at Bruce Highway,3.41,rising,6:00 pm Sat 24/10/26 Gregory River at Burrum Highway,1.71,steady,6:00 pm Sat 24/10/26 Elliott River at Dr Mays Crossing,1.67,steady,6:00 pm Sat 24/10/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.