Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River Issued at 12:52 PM AEST on Monday 09 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 MINOR FLOODING EASING AT SURAT FOLLOWING A PEAK ESTIMATED AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL SUNDAY EVENING The main flood peak along the Balonne River passed through Surat Sunday evening and on Monday afternoon is approaching Weribone. Balonne River to Surat: Minor flooding is easing along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Surat is estimated to have peaked around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. Based on the nearby Surat TM gauge, the river level is now estimated to be around 6.50 m and easing, with minor flooding. The Balonne River at Surat is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam: Minor flooding is nearing a peak at Weribone. 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 Tuesday 10 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.74,steady,10:14 am Mon 09/11/26 Balonne River at Warkon,3.42,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.70,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tindarra,0.00,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,0.41,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,6.36,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Balonne River at Weribone,7.55,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Balonne River at Warroo,6.32,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/11/26 Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,1.97,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-0.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/11/26 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.