Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River Issued at 10:34 AM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA AFTER A PEAK WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON CONDAMINE TOWNSHIP PEAKING NEAR THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL MODERATE FLOODING SLOWLY EASING ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR Along Charleys Creek, the flood peak is now downstream of Chinchilla where major flooding is slowly easing. Another flood peak is now downstream of Chinchilla Weir along the lower Condamine River where renewed rises due to back-flow from Charleys Creek are now slowly easing. These flows are combining along the lower Condamine River at Condamine Township, where an initial peak near the major flood level is occurring. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Major flooding occurring along the Lower Condamine River. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 8.80 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW may fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The Condamine River at Condamine was at 7.85 m around 06:51 Thursday and steady, with moderate flooding. The river is estimated to be around a peak near the major flood level. The Condamine River at Condamine is likely remain around the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday. Charleys Creek: Major flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek at Chinchilla and upstream at Burncluith Bridge. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla peaked at 6.41 m around 01:45 pm Wednesday, with major flooding. The creek is currently at 6.11 m and steady, with major flooding. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla may remain around the major flood level (6.00 m) during Thursday. The creek may fall below the major flood level (6.00 m) during Friday 13 March. 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 Friday 13 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Myall Creek at Dalby,0.60,steady,8:20 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.80,steady,10:00 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.88,steady,9:29 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,rising,9:03 am Thu 12/03/26 Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.47,steady,8:54 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,4.30,falling,10:15 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,8.80,falling,10:00 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Condamine,7.85,steady,6:51 am Thu 12/03/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,10.57,steady,10:00 am Thu 12/03/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.59,steady,10:20 am Thu 12/03/26 Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,6.06,steady,10:13 am Thu 12/03/26 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.