Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARKON FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SURAT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON A flood peak travelling down the Condamine River is approaching the Upper Balonne River after significant rainfall earlier last week. As this flood peak arrives, river level rises are expected, with minor to moderate flooding possible at Warkon during Wednesday. Further downstream, at Surat minor flooding is possible from Wednesday afternoon. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Balonne River to Surat: Moderate flooding is possible along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 5.82 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. The Balonne River at Surat may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. 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 02:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.54,steady,1:01 pm Tue 03/11/26 Balonne River at Warkon,5.82,rising,12:55 pm Tue 03/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,1.22,falling,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tindarra,1.08,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,1.58,rising,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,3.61,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Balonne River at Weribone,3.08,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Balonne River at Warroo,5.96,steady,12:33 pm Tue 03/11/26 Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.44,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,3.41,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 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.