Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 09:40 AM AEST on Friday 23 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BAKERS BEND AND POSSIBLE AT CHARLEVILLE FROM SATURDAY MORNING Isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Warrego catchment over the last few days. River levels are rising along upper parts of the catchment with minor flooding occurring along the Nive River and the Warrego River. River levels have eased along the Langlo River. Flood waters from the Langlo and Ward Rivers have caused minor flooding at Bakers Bend. Flood waters from the Warrego and Nive Rivers may cause minor flooding at Charleville from Saturday morning. Further moderate to heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms in the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises or prolonged flooding. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River to Charleville, with minor flooding at Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 2.68 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Charleville may peak near the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Saturday morning. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Flooding is occurring along the Ward River with minor flooding occurring at Binnowee. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville at Bakers Bend. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 5.21 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may reach around 5.60 m during Saturday, with minor flooding. 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 Saturday 24 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.08,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.50,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,1.64,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,2.65,falling,8:09 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.88,falling,8:46 am Fri 23/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,7:23 am Fri 23/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,steady,8:44 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.68,rising,8:44 am Fri 23/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.65,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,5.21,steady,6:31 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,1.25,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,-0.04,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.49,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/10/26 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.