Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River Issued at 11:40 AM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LOUDOUN BRIDGE OVERNIGHT THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY Rainfall during the last few days in the Upper Condamine River catchment has caused river level rises and areas of minor to major flooding along the Upper Condamine River. Currently the flood peak is passing Cecil Plains along the Upper Condamine River. As this flood water moves downstream, major flood peak is possible along the Lower Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Major flooding possible at Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold. The Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge is currently at 4.20 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge is expected to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Thursday afternoon. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Thursday evening. The river may peak near the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 2.29 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Saturday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Myall Creek at Clydesdale,-0.72,steady,10:42 am Thu 29/10/26 Myall Creek at Moffatt,-0.60,steady,10:34 am Thu 29/10/26 Myall Creek at Dalby,0.30,steady,9:07 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,4.16,rising,11:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.20,rising,11:26 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.83,steady,10:38 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Warra-Kogan Rd Bridge,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.37,steady,9:34 am Thu 29/10/26 Cooranga Creek at Warra,-0.37,steady,10:32 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,4.20,rising,11:24 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,2.29,rising,11:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Condamine,0.10,steady,9:07 am Thu 29/10/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,4.87,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,-0.48,steady,10:17 am Thu 29/10/26 Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available 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.