QLD

Mon 09:26 AEST

Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River, And Minor Flood Warning For Myall Creek

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River, And Minor Flood Warning For Myall Creek Issued at 09:26 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY AND AT CONDAMINE TOWN FROM WEDNESDAY MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG MYALL CREEK AT DALBY MONDAY AFTERNOON Moderate to heavy rainfall over the lower Condamine River, Charleys Creek and Myall Creek has caused significant river and creek level rises. Major flooding is possible along Charleys Creek, moderate flooding is possible along the lower Condamine River, and minor flooding is possible along Myall Creek. Further rainfall is forecast during Monday but is expected to ease later in the day. The situation is being monitored closely, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. Myall Creek: Minor flooding is possible along Myall Creek. The Myall Creek at Dalby is currently at 0.50 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Myall Creek at Dalby may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Moderate flooding is possible along the Lower Condamine River. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 6.89 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW may reach around the moderate flood level (8.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 4.50 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Condamine River at Condamine is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from Monday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) from Wednesday. Charleys Creek: Major flooding is possible along Charleys Creek. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 5.01 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla may reach around the major flood level (6.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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 05:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.71,steady,8:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.78,steady,6:29 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,9:03 am Mon 09/03/26 Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,1.52,rising,8:53 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,7.85,rising,8:49 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,6.89,rising,8:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Condamine,4.50,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,5.20,rising,8:20 am Mon 09/03/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.43,rising,8:39 am Mon 09/03/26 Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,5.01,steady,7:49 am Mon 09/03/26 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.