Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara River And Final Flood Warning For The Lower Balonne River Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 12 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HEBEL ON SUNDAY AND NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DIRRANBANDI The main flood peak has passed the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi and is approaching the Bokhara River at Hebel. At Dirranbandi, river levels are now below the minor level and falling. At Hebel, river levels are slowly rising and approaching the minor flood level. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the weekend. Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor: Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River at Hebel. The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is currently at 3.26 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 0.93 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Bokhara River at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level (1.00 m) on Sunday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 30 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,-0.09,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 Culgoa River at Whyenbah,2.95,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,4.11,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 Balonne River at Dirranbandi,3.26,falling,12:30 pm Thu 26/03/26 Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.35,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 Bokhara River at Hebel,0.93,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 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.