Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 10:59 AM AEST on Wednesday 28 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MODERATE FLOODING IS ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT ROCKY FROM FRIDAY. MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BAKERS BEND OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY Areas of heavy rainfall have been recorded across the Warrego catchment over the past week, leading to elevated river and creek levels and areas of flooding. Further rainfall is forecast over the catchment. The first flood peak is now moving downstream from Wallen, and approaching Cunnamulla. As these floodwaters move downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Cunnamulla Weir and is estimated to be occurring at Cunnamulla Bridge. Minor flooding is likely at Rocky from overnight Wednesday as upstream flows continue to arrive, with rises to the moderate flood level possible from Friday. A second flood peak is moving down the Langlo and Ward rivers, which may cause minor flooding at Bakers Bend from overnight Wednesday. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River to Charleville at Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Minor flooding is rising along the Langlo and Ward Rivers. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 4.11 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. There is no data for the Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the river level at Cunnamulla Bridge is currently near the moderate flood level (7.00 m) and rising. The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge may peak near 7.40 m Wednesday evening, with moderate flooding. No observations are currently available for the Warrego River at Rocky. The Warrego River at Rocky may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during 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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.08,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.51,steady,10:16 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,2.51,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,2.50,falling,10:02 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.83,falling,10:20 am Wed 28/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,10:23 am Wed 28/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.40,falling,10:37 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.63,falling,10:36 am Wed 28/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.22,rising,10:11 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,4.11,steady,8:25 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,5.26,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,5.94,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,6.82,steady,10:00 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.