Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Macintyre River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Weir River Issued at 10:15 AM AEST on Wednesday 28 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TALWOOD FROM FRIDAY MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT BOGGABILLA AND GOONDIWINDI FROM EARLY WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON Moderate to major flood peaks have been observed in upper parts of the Macintyre Brook and Weir River catchments. Along the Macintyre River the flood peak is currently approaching Boggabilla and Goondiwindi where river levels are rising with minor flooding expected from early Wednesday afternoon. Along the Weir River, the flood peak is now downstream of Giddi Giddi South where river levels peaked slightly above minor flooding during Tuesday. This flood water is likely to reach Talwood later in the week with moderate flooding possible. Peak forecasts for the Lower Weir River will be revised as upstream peaks are observed. Below minor river level rises have been observed along the Dumaresq River. Macintyre Brook: River levels are elevated along the Macintyre Brook with minor flooding occurring at Booba Sands. The Macintyre Brook at Inglewood Bridge peaked at 6.80 m around 02:45 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The brook is currently at 3.85 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Macintyre Brook at Inglewood Bridge will remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). Macintyre River downstream of Holdfast: Minor flooding is expected along the Macintyre River downstream of Holdfast. The Macintyre River at Boggabilla is currently at 3.76 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Macintyre River at Boggabilla is expected to peak around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday evening. The Macintyre River at Goondiwindi is currently at 3.57 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Macintyre River at Goondiwindi is expected to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Wednesday afternoon. The river may peak around 5.00 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding. Weir River to Giddi Giddi South: River levels along the Yarrill Creek, Wyaga Creek, and the Weir River at Giddi Giddi South have eased. Weir River downstream of Giddi Giddi South: Moderate flooding is possible along the Weir River at Talwood. No observations are currently available for the Weir River at Talwood. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Weir River at Talwood may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (3.50 m) from Friday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Severn River at Ashford,0.86,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Quart Pot Creek at Stanthorpe,0.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Pike Creek at Glenlyon Dam HW,23.44,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Dumaresq River at Bonshaw,3.34,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Dumaresq River at Texas,1.82,falling,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre Brook at Barongarook,1.74,falling,9:49 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre Brook at Coolmunda Dam HG,0.13,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre Brook at Inglewood Bridge,3.75,falling,9:30 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre Brook at Booba Sands,4.82,falling,9:15 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre River at New Kildonan,3.86,rising,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre River at Boggabilla,3.76,rising,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre River at Goondiwindi,3.57,rising,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Callandoon Creek at Oonavale,0.41,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Macintyre River at Terrewah,2.52,rising,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Weir River at O'Connor,2.10,falling,10:02 am Wed 28/10/26 Weir River at Retreat Bridge,0.15,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Weir River at Gunn Bridge (DNRM),2.26,falling,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Yarrill Creek at Medpark Bridge,2.66,falling,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Weir River at Giddi Giddi South,3.75,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Weir River at Jericho,1.11,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Barwon River at Mungindi,3.23,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/10/26 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.