Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River Issued at 03:49 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) DURING SUNDAY Heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and the Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. River level rises have been observed along the Bowen River and in the Lower Burdekin at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), where minor flooding may develop during Sunday. A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland. Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam: Minor flooding may develop along the lower Burdekin river during Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.10 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. 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 Sunday 08 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.76,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Paluma Dam,0.13,steady,11:40 am Sat 07/03/26 Star River at Laroona,5.81,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.93,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.51,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,rising,1:07 pm Sat 07/03/26 Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,9:56 am Sat 07/03/26 Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Cape River at Pentland,2.29,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Cape River at Taemas,2.51,steady,1:27 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Bowen River at Myuna,2.95,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.48,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26 Bogie River at Strathbogie,5.42,rising,3:43 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.50,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Clare,8.10,rising,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,rising,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.35,rising,3:42 pm Sat 07/03/26 Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.54,falling,2:18 pm Sat 07/03/26 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.