Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Mary River Issued at 11:30 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MIVA AND TIARO MONDAY MORNING AND AT DAGUN POCKET AND GYMPIE MONDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARYBOROUGH FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY Moderate rainfall was observed across the Mary River catchment since Friday evening, with heavier falls expected during Sunday and into Monday. Depending on the timing and location of the heaviest falls, minor flooding may develop at Dagun Pocket, Gympie, Miva, Tiaro and Maryborough from Sunday evening. Further rises to moderate flood levels are possible at Miva and Tiaro from Monday morning, and at Dagun Pocket and Gympie from Monday afternoon. Heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of the Sunday and into Monday, which may cause additional river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for large parts of southeast Queensland, including parts of the Mary River catchment. Mary River to Gympie: Moderate flooding is possible at Dagun Pocket and Gympie. No observations are currently available for the Mary River at Dagun Pocket. The Mary River at Dagun Pocket may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (13.00 m) Monday afternoon. The Mary River at Gympie is currently at 1.06 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mary River at Gympie may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (12.00 m) Monday afternoon. Six Mile Creek: River level rises are occurring along Six Mile Creek. Mary River downstream of Gympie: Moderate flooding is possible at Miva and Tiaro. Minor flooding is possible at Maryborough. The Mary River at Miva is currently at 3.23 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mary River at Miva may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Mary River at Tiaro is currently at 4.19 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Mary River at Tiaro may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday evening. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) is currently at 2.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Tinana Creek: River level rises are occurring along Tinana Creek. 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 06:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Obi Obi Creek at Baroon Pocket Dam (HG),214.34,falling,11:04 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Conondale,1.80,steady,11:24 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Bellbird Creek,1.19,steady,10:22 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Kenilworth Homestead,0.21,rising,11:15 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Moy Pocket,1.70,rising,9:51 am Sun 08/03/26 Yabba Creek at Borumba Dam (HG),-0.19,steady,9:39 am Sun 08/03/26 Yabba Creek at Imbil,2.14,steady,8:51 am Sun 08/03/26 Kandanga Creek at Hygait,0.45,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Six Mile Creek at Lake Macdonald Dam (HG),93.33,rising,11:21 am Sun 08/03/26 Six Mile Creek at Cooran Alert,3.59,steady,10:11 am Sun 08/03/26 Deep Creek at Cedar Pocket Dam HG,101.19,steady,9:08 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Gympie,1.06,rising,11:20 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Fishermans Pocket,2.90,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Wide Bay Creek at Brooyar,1.89,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Miva,3.23,rising,10:03 am Sun 08/03/26 Munna Creek at Marodian,2.09,rising,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Home Park,4.45,falling,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Tiaro,4.19,falling,10:57 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Owanyilla,3.10,rising,10:08 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at The Barrage,4.09,steady,10:43 am Sun 08/03/26 Tinana Creek at Tagigan Road,1.17,steady,10:12 am Sun 08/03/26 Tinana Creek at Bauple East,3.78,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Tinana Creek at Teddington Weir (HG),9.12,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Tinana Creek at Tinana Barrage (HG),3.09,rising,10:43 am Sun 08/03/26 Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert),2.65,rising,11:22 am Sun 08/03/26 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.