Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Flood Warning For The Nerang And Coomera Rivers Issued at 03:04 PM AEST on Monday 18 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 AREAS OF MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING ARE OCCURRING ACROSS THE NERANG, COOMERA, AND PIMPAMA RIVERS Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the catchment since Sunday night which has caused elevated river levels and areas of minor to moderate flooding. Rainfall is forecast to continue through Monday night into Tuesday. Pimpama and Coomera Rivers: River levels are elevated and minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Pimpama and Coomera Rivers. Nerang River: River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along the Nerang River. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 19 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Little Nerang Creek at Little Nerang Dam,1.30,rising,2:57 pm Mon 18/05/26 Nerang River at Numinbah Valley,3.74,rising,2:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Nerang River at Hinze Dam HG,93.34,rising,2:58 pm Mon 18/05/26 Nerang River at Clearview,2.11,rising,2:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Nerang River at Carrara,0.63,rising,2:54 pm Mon 18/05/26 Mudgeeraba Creek at Mudgeeraba,1.52,rising,2:56 pm Mon 18/05/26 Nerang River at Evandale,-0.29,falling,2:55 pm Mon 18/05/26 Biggera Creek at Biggera Ck Dam,6.87,rising,2:59 pm Mon 18/05/26 Loder Creek at Loder Ck Dam,8.35,rising,2:57 pm Mon 18/05/26 Tallebudgera Creek at Tallebudgera Ck Dam,0.62,rising,2:59 pm Mon 18/05/26 Tallebudgera Creek at Tallebudgera Creek Road,1.61,rising,2:21 pm Mon 18/05/26 Currumbin Creek at Nicolls Bridge,0.97,rising,2:00 pm Mon 18/05/26 Coomera River at Canungra Army,2.60,rising,2:23 pm Mon 18/05/26 Coomera River at Oxenford Weir,2.37,rising,2:56 pm Mon 18/05/26 Coomera River at Coomera Shores,0.24,falling,2:31 pm Mon 18/05/26 Pimpama River at Stewarts Rd,2.56,rising,2:56 pm Mon 18/05/26 Pimpama River at Kerkin Road,0.20,falling,2:45 pm Mon 18/05/26 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.