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Sun 14:59 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 02:59 PM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 NEAR MODERATE PEAK OBSERVED AT AUGATHELLA LATE SUNDAY MORNING MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BAKERS BEND AND POSSIBLE AT WYANDRA OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY Isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Warrego catchment over the past week. Minor flooding is occurring along the Nive River, Langlo and Warrego Rivers. Minor flooding is easing along the Warrego River at Augathella, after a peak near the moderate flood level late Sunday morning. River level rises are expected down to Charleville over the next few days but are not expected to reach the minor flood level at Charleville at this stage. Flood waters from the Langlo and Ward Rivers have caused minor flooding along the Warrego River at Bakers Bend. As these flood waters move downstream, minor flooding is possible at Wyandra from overnight Sunday into Monday. Further moderate to heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms in the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises or prolonged flooding. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring at Augathella, Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. The Warrego River at Augathella peaked at 4.93 m around 11:00 am Sunday, just below the moderate flood level (5.00 m). The river is currently at 4.80 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Augathella may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Flooding is occurring along the Ward River. Minor flooding is occurring at Binnowee. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville at Bakers Bend. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 5.61 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Warrego River at Wyandra is currently at 5.59 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Wyandra may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 Monday 26 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.15,steady,2:22 pm Sun 25/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.49,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,4.80,falling,2:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,2.30,steady,2:09 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.28,falling,1:59 pm Sun 25/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,1:23 pm Sun 25/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.25,steady,2:31 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.03,steady,1:36 pm Sun 25/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.54,steady,2:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,5.61,falling,2:25 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,5.59,steady,2:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,4.31,rising,2:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.48,steady,2:00 pm Sun 25/10/26 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.