Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River Issued at 01:38 PM AEST on Friday 06 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MODERATE FLOODING PEAKING AT WARKON DURING FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND LIKELY AT SURAT FROM SATURDAY MORNING The Balonne River is currently peaking at Warkon with moderate flooding. Moderate flooding is likely at Surat from Saturday morning as upstream flows continue to arrive. Balonne River to Surat: Minor to Moderate flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Warkon is currently peaking around 8.45 m, with moderate flooding. The Balonne River at Warkon is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Saturday morning. The river may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) through to Sunday morning. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby Surat TM gauge, river levels are estimated to be above the minor flood level (5.00 m) and rising. The Balonne River at Surat is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Saturday morning. The river may peak near 7.40 m during Sunday, with moderate 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 02:30 PM AEST on Saturday 07 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,4.14,steady,1:14 pm Fri 06/11/26 Balonne River at Warkon,8.42,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.80,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tindarra,0.00,steady,1:13 pm Fri 06/11/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,0.96,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,5.79,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Balonne River at Weribone,6.41,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Balonne River at Warroo,6.18,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.04,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,3.17,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.04,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/11/26 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.