QLD

Mon 15:17 AEST

Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River, And Minor Flood Warning For Myall Creek

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For Charleys Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River, And Minor Flood Warning For Myall Creek Issued at 03:17 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON AND AT CONDAMINE TOWN FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG MYALL CREEK AT DALBY MONDAY EVENING Moderate to heavy rainfall over the lower Condamine River, Charleys Creek and Myall Creek has caused significant river and creek level rises. Major flooding is possible along Charleys Creek, moderate flooding is likely along the lower Condamine River, and minor flooding is possible along Myall Creek. Rainfall is likely to clear the catchment by Monday evening. The situation is being monitored closely, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. Myall Creek: Minor flooding is possible along Myall Creek. The Myall Creek at Dalby is currently at 0.65 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Myall Creek at Dalby may peak near the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday evening. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Moderate flooding is likely along the Lower Condamine River. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 7.68 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) late Monday afternoon. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive and the river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level into Tuesday. The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 5.25 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Condamine River at Condamine is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive and the river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level during Tuesday. Charleys Creek: Major flooding is possible along Charleys Creek. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 4.91 m and steady, with minor flooding. Renewed river level rises are likely and the Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) Monday evening. The creek may peak near the major flood level (6.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 10 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Myall Creek at Dalby,0.65,steady,2:55 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.73,steady,2:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.78,rising,12:29 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,3:03 pm Mon 09/03/26 Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,1.82,steady,2:54 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,43.70,rising,2:38 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,7.68,rising,2:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Condamine,5.25,rising,3:13 pm Mon 09/03/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,5.83,rising,2:20 pm Mon 09/03/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.59,steady,1:20 pm Mon 09/03/26 Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,4.91,steady,1:49 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.