QLD

Thu 08:58 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 08:58 AM AEST on Thursday 22 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BAKERS BEND FROM THURSDAY MORNING AND CHARLEVILLE FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON. Isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Warrego catchment for the last few days. River levels are rising along upper parts of the catchment including moderate flooding on the Langlo River, and minor flooding on the Nive River, and the Warrego River upstream of Charleville. Flood waters from the Langlo and Ward Rivers are likely to cause minor flooding at Bakers Bend from Thursday morning. Flood Water from the Warrego and Nive Rivers may produce minor flooding at Charleville from Friday afternoon. Further moderate to heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms in the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises or prolong the flooding. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River to Charleville, with minor flooding at Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 2.48 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Charleville may peak near the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday afternoon. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Flooding is occurring along the Langlo and Ward Rivers with minor flooding occurring at Warilda and Binowee. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Minor flooding is possible along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville from Thursday morning. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 4.76 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Thursday morning. The river may reach around 5.60 m during Saturday with minor flooding. 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 Friday 23 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.08,steady,6:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.49,steady,6:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,1.82,steady,8:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,3.45,falling,8:37 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.88,rising,8:36 am Thu 22/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,rising,7:23 am Thu 22/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.40,falling,8:32 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.48,falling,7:35 am Thu 22/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.32,steady,8:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,4.76,rising,7:03 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,1.25,steady,8:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,-0.09,steady,8:00 am Thu 22/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.49,steady,8:00 am Thu 22/10/26 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.