Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Burnett, Stuart And Boyne Rivers, And Barker And Barambah Creeks, And Flood Warning For The Auburn River Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BUNDABERG FROM LATE TUESDAY MORNING MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT DUNOLLIE AND BRIAN PASTURES, AND POSSIBLE AT MUNDUBBERA, GAYNDAH, STONELANDS AND WALLA FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EIDSVOLD BRIDGE FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY Heavy rainfall has been recorded over the Burnett River catchment since Friday morning, with further heavy rainfall forecast for the remainder of Monday. This has caused significant river and creek level rises along the Burnett River and tributaries, where moderate to major flooding is possible at multiple locations, including moderate flooding possible at Bundaberg. Further river level rises are possible. The situation is being monitored closely and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current. Burnett River to Mundubbera: Major flooding is possible at Mundubbera, and moderate flooding is possible at Eidsvold Bridge. No observations are currently available for the Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising. The Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (9.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Burnett River at Mundubbera is currently at 13.72 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Burnett River at Mundubbera may exceed the major flood level (18.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Auburn River: River level rises are occurring along the Auburn River. Major flooding is occurring at Brovinia and Dykehead. Stuart and Boyne Rivers: Major flooding is occurring along the Stuart River at Proston and the Boyne River at Carters. Major flooding is expected to be occurring at Dunollie. No observations are currently available for the Boyne River at Dunollie. The river level is estimated to be above the major flood level and rising. The Boyne River at Dunollie is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Barker and Barambah Creeks: Major flooding is expected to be occurring at Brian Pastures and is likely to develop at Stonelands. The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is currently at 10.79 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Barambah Creek at Stonelands is likely to exceed the major flood level (11.50 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. No observations are currently available for the Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures. The river level is estimated to be above the major flood level and rising. The Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures is likely to remain above the major flood level (9.00 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Burnett River downstream of Mundubbera to Paradise Dam: Major flooding is possible at Gayndah. The Burnett River at Gayndah is currently at 6.25 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Burnett River at Gayndah is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the major flood level (15.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Burnett River downstream of Paradise Dam: Major flooding is possible at Walla. Moderate flooding is possible at Bundaberg. No observations are currently available for the Burnett River at Walla. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising. The Burnett River at Walla is likely to exceed the minor (6.00 m) and moderate flood levels (8.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed the major flood level (12.00 m) Monday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Burnett River at Bundaberg is currently at 1.32 m and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level. The Burnett River at Bundaberg is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) early Tuesday morning. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (5.50 m) from late Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Three Moon Creek at Cania Dam (HW),-15.45,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Three Moon Creek at Monto,0.00,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Three Moon Creek at Abercorn Tm,4.57,rising,12:20 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Ceratodus,4.88,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Nogo River at Wuruma Dam (HW),-1.21,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Eidsvold,3.19,rising,12:23 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Marriages,5.60,rising,12:58 pm Mon 09/03/26 Auburn River at Flagstone Bridge,14.19,rising,12:56 pm Mon 09/03/26 Boyne River at Boondooma Dam (HW),3.07,rising,11:55 am Mon 09/03/26 Boyne River at Derra,13.60,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Mundubbera,13.72,rising,12:59 pm Mon 09/03/26 Barker Creek at Bjelke-Petersen Dam (HW),0.46,rising,11:53 am Mon 09/03/26 Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (HW),1.50,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (TW),7.62,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Barambah Creek at Stonelands,10.79,rising,11:55 am Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Gayndah Flume,7.33,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Gayndah,6.25,rising,10:20 am Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Mt Lawless,8.89,rising,12:22 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Paradise Dam (HW),2.53,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Ned Churchward Weir (HW),20.38,rising,12:48 pm Mon 09/03/26 Burnett River at Bundaberg,1.37,rising,12:55 pm Mon 09/03/26 Bundaberg Port Tide,2.36,rising,12:31 pm Mon 09/03/26 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.