QLD

Thu 10:41 AEST

Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 10:41 AM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 10 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT ROCKY FROM FRIDAY. MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BAKERS BEND Areas of heavy rainfall have been recorded across the Warrego catchment over the past week, leading to elevated river and creek levels and areas of flooding. No further significant rainfall is forecast over the catchment. The first flood peak is now moving downstream from Wallen, and approaching Cunnamulla. As these floodwaters move downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Cunnamulla Weir and Cunnamulla Bridge. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Rocky as upstream flows continue to arrive, with rises to the moderate flood level possible from Friday. More flood peaks are moving down the Langlo and Ward rivers, which may cause further flooding at Bakers Bend and downstream from Thursday. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is easing along the Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden and along the Nive River at Biddenham. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Renewed minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Langlo and Ward Rivers with two more flood peaks moving downstream. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 5.56 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Thursday. The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge is currently at 7.11 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge may peak near 7.40 m from Thursday, above the moderate level (7.00 m). Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No observations are currently available for the Warrego River at Rocky. The Warrego River at Rocky is estimated to have exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Friday. 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 30 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.08,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.49,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,1.96,steady,10:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,2.25,rising,9:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.28,steady,10:20 am Thu 29/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,10:23 am Thu 29/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,falling,9:51 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.93,steady,7:36 am Thu 29/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.46,falling,10:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,5.56,steady,10:28 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,4.85,steady,10:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,5.48,steady,10:00 am Thu 29/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,6.91,steady,10:00 am Thu 29/10/26 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.