Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Boyne And Burnett Rivers Issued at 02:45 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MUNDUBBERA, DUNOLLIE, AND GAYNDAH WITH STORMS OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the Burnett catchment during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Heavy rain is possible in parts of the catchment with thunderstorm activity, though the timing and location of heavy falls remain highly uncertain. The catchment is relatively wet and are likely to respond quickly to rainfall. Depending on the timing and location of the heaviest falls, minor flooding may occur along the Boyne River at Dunollie and the Burnett River at Mundubbera and Gayndah overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Higher levels may be possible. The situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is current for parts of the Burnett River catchment. Burnett River to Mundubbera: Minor flooding is possible at Mundubbera with thunderstorm activity. The Burnett River at Mundubbera is currently at 5.52 m and steady, below the minor flood level. With forecast rain, the Burnett River at Mundubbera may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Stuart and Boyne Rivers: Minor flooding is possible at Dunollie with thunderstorm activity. No observations are currently available for the Boyne River at Dunollie. The river is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.50 m) and steady. With forecast rain, the Boyne River at Dunollie may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Tuesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Burnett River downstream of Mundubbera to Paradise Dam: Minor flooding is possible at Gayndah with thunderstorm activity. No observations are currently available for the Burnett River at Gayndah. The river is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m) and steady. With forecast rain, the Burnett River at Gayndah may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Three Moon Creek at Cania Dam (HW),-15.03,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Three Moon Creek at Monto,0.34,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Three Moon Creek at Abercorn,2.00,steady,2:22 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Ceratodus,1.63,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Nogo River at Wuruma Dam (HW),-0.58,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Eidsvold Bridge,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Burnett River at Eidsvold,0.78,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Marriages,0.89,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Auburn River at Flagstone Bridge,0.54,steady,2:14 pm Tue 03/11/26 Boyne River at Boondooma Dam (HW),-1.13,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Boyne River at Dunollie,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Boyne River at Derra,0.38,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Mundubbera,5.52,steady,2:11 pm Tue 03/11/26 Barker Creek at Bjelke-Petersen Dam (HW),-0.31,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (HW),0.10,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Barambah Creek at Joe Sippel Weir (TW),1.48,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Barambah Creek at Stonelands,1.44,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Barambah Creek at Brian Pastures,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Burnett River at Gayndah Flume,0.10,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Gayndah,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Burnett River at Mt Lawless,1.11,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Paradise Dam (HW),-0.16,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Walla,3.66,falling,2:34 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Ned Churchward Weir (HW),19.38,steady,1:23 pm Tue 03/11/26 Burnett River at Bundaberg,1.00,rising,2:43 pm Tue 03/11/26 Bundaberg Port Tide,2.40,rising,2:03 pm 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.