Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Lower Condamine River Issued at 12:39 PM AEST on Saturday 31 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT LOUDOUN BRIDGE MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CHINCHILLA WEIR SATURDAY EVENING AND MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CONDAMINE EARLY NEXT WEEK Rainfall over the last few days in the Upper Condamine River catchment has caused river level rises and minor to major flooding along the Condamine River. The flood peak is now downstream of the Loudoun Bridge, where major flooding is estimated to be easing. Further downstream, minor flooding is likely to occur at Chinchilla Weir during Saturday evening, where moderate flooding is possible during Sunday. Minor flooding is possible at Condamine early next week. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Major flooding is easing at Loudoun Bridge. Moderate flooding is possible at Chinchilla Weir and minor flooding is possible at Condamine. Minor flooding is occurring at Brigalow Bridge. No observations are currently available for the Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge. Based on the upstream gauges, the river level is estimated to be around the major flood level (9.00 m), and falling. The Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge may remain around the major flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 4.67 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive and the river may exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 2.40 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Condamine River at Condamine may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) early next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Myall Creek at Clydesdale,-0.72,steady,10:42 am Sat 31/10/26 Myall Creek at Moffatt,-0.60,steady,10:34 am Sat 31/10/26 Myall Creek at Dalby,0.25,steady,12:07 pm Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,5.17,falling,12:00 pm Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.83,steady,10:38 am Thu 29/10/26 Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.37,steady,9:35 am Sat 31/10/26 Cooranga Creek at Warra,-0.42,steady,10:32 am Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,7.95,rising,12:25 pm Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,4.67,rising,12:00 pm Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Condamine,2.40,rising,12:07 pm Sat 31/10/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,4.66,steady,12:00 pm Sat 31/10/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,-0.03,steady,10:17 am Sat 31/10/26 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.