Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Pioneer River Catchment Issued at 11:43 AM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND LOCALISED FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE PIONEER RIVER CATCHMENT Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the catchment overnight Friday into Saturday, which has resulted in river and creek level rises in the upper part of the Pioneer River catchment and its tributaries. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in further rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. Pioneer River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton and Gargett, and along the Pioneer River at Sarich's and Mirani Township. No observations are available for Mirani manual gauge along the Pioneer River. Based on the nearby automatic gauge it is estimated that the river level peaked around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday morning. The Pioneer River at Mirani is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 m) and falling. Elevated river levels and renewed rises are possible for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday with further rainfall. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Teemburra Dam,0.41,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Blacks Creek at Whiteford,3.67,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Sarich,5.47,falling,11:20 am Sat 07/03/26 Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,1.97,steady,11:04 am Sat 07/03/26 Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.25,falling,11:05 am Sat 07/03/26 Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.19,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,47.82,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Mirani Weir,5.58,falling,11:23 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.88,falling,11:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Marian Weir,2.30,falling,11:17 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,16.83,falling,11:25 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,5.45,rising,10:20 am Sat 07/03/26 Pioneer River at Mackay,4.40,rising,11:29 am Sat 07/03/26 Outer Harbour Tide,4.50,rising,11:09 am Sat 07/03/26 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.