QLD
Sun 09:29 AEST
Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Brisbane River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Brisbane River
Issued at 09:29 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WOODFORD AND GREGOR CREEK FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the Upper Brisbane and Stanley catchments during Sunday and into Monday. With forecast rainfall, moderate flooding may occur along the Stanley River at Woodford and along the Upper Brisbane River at Gregor Creek early from overnight Sunday into Monday.
The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current.
Stanley River to Somerset Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Stanley River at Woodford.
The Stanley River at Woodford is currently at 2.55 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Stanley River at Woodford may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (6.10 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
Brisbane River to Wivenhoe Dam:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Upper Brisbane River at Gregor Creek.
The Brisbane River at Gregor Creek is currently at 0.94 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Brisbane River at Gregor Creek may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) early Monday morning.
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 10:00 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Stanley River at Peachester,2.59,falling,8:20 am Sun 08/03/26
Stanley River at Woodford,2.55,rising,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Kilcoy Creek at Kilocy Weir (DS),0.82,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Stanley River at Somerset Dam,96.83,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Cooyar Creek,0.77,steady,8:20 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Devon Hills,0.74,steady,7:06 am Sun 08/03/26
Emu Creek at Boat Mountain,0.17,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Maronghi Creek at Glendale,1.09,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Gregor Creek,0.94,steady,8:55 am Sun 08/03/26
Cressbrook Creek at Cressbrook Dam,275.92,steady,8:30 am Sun 08/03/26
Cressbrook Creek at Rosentreters Bridge,1.17,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Brisbane River at Wivenhoe Dam HG,64.24,steady,8:50 am Sun 08/03/26
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.