QLD
Tue 11:37 AEST
Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River
Issued at 11:37 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT SURAT
The river level at Surat is estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level on Tuesday morning. Downstream, the flood peak passed through Weribone Monday evening and is now moving towards Warroo.
Balonne River to Surat:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Balonne River to Surat.
No observations are available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby Surat TM gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m) and easing.
The river level 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:
Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.64,steady,10:14 am Tue 10/11/26
Balonne River at Warkon,2.82,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.68,steady,11:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Bungil Creek at Tindarra,0.00,steady,9:13 am Tue 10/11/26
Bungil Creek at Roma,0.34,steady,11:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Balonne River at Surat TM,4.73,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Balonne River at Weribone,7.36,falling,11:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Balonne River at Warroo,6.50,steady,10:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,1.77,steady,11:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.08,steady,10:00 am Tue 10/11/26
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.