Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For Baffle Creek Issued at 02:03 PM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ESSENDEAN BRIDGE Minor flooding has eased along Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge following heavy rainfall earlier in the week. Showers are forecast over the weekend but are unlikely to contribute to significant riverine flows. Baffle Creek: Minor flooding has eased along Baffle Creek. Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is currently at 4.87 m and falling, below the minor flood level. Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m). 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Calliope River at Castlehope,1.41,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,36.10,steady,1:56 pm Fri 13/03/26 Boyne River at Benaraby,0.87,steady,12:54 pm Fri 13/03/26 Gladstone Tide,1.82,rising,1:38 pm Fri 13/03/26 Baffle Creek at Mimdale,8.05,falling,1:20 pm Fri 13/03/26 Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,4.87,falling,1:38 pm Fri 13/03/26 Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,1.23,falling,1:41 pm Fri 13/03/26 Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.62,falling,1:47 pm Fri 13/03/26 Kolan River at Springfield,2.41,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,0.44,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,1.22,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.52,falling,1:16 pm Fri 13/03/26 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.