Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Mary River Issued at 03:19 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TIARO MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GYMPIE AND MIVA MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARYBOROUGH Heavy to locally intense rainfall has been observed across the Mary River catchment since Friday evening, with rainfall easing since Monday evening. Widespread minor to major flooding is being observed at multiple locations throughout the catchment, with major flooding occurring at Tiaro. Further small rises and prolonged flooding are possible as upstream flows from Munna Creek arrives, where near major flooding is occurring along Munna Creek at Marodian. At Miva and Gympie moderate flooding is occurring, with river levels approaching a moderate flood peak at Gympie. At Maryborough minor flooding is occurring with a minor flood peak expected from Wednesday morning. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. Mary River to Gympie: Moderate flooding is occurring at Gympie and minor at Dagun Pocket. No observations are currently available for the Mary River at Dagun Pocket. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level. The Mary River at Dagun Pocket may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Mary River at Gympie is currently at 12.46 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Mary River at Gympie is expected to peak near 12.50 m Tuesday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Six Mile Creek: River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along Six Mile Creek. Mary River downstream of Gympie: Major flooding is occurring at Tiaro. Minor flooding is occurring at Maryborough. The Mary River at Miva is currently at 13.93 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Mary River at Miva is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Mary River at Tiaro is currently at 12.79 m and falling, with major flooding. A prolonged major flood peak is likely. The Mary River at Tiaro may peak near 13.50 m overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with major flooding. The peak may extend into Wednesday. The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) is currently at 5.25 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert) may peak near 5.60 m Wednesday morning, with minor flooding. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Tinana Creek: River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along Tinana Creek. 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 10:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Obi Obi Creek at Baroon Pocket Dam (HG),216.54,steady,2:28 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Conondale,1.95,steady,2:24 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Bellbird Creek,1.82,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Kenilworth Homestead,0.81,falling,2:49 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Moy Pocket,4.39,falling,2:20 pm Tue 10/03/26 Yabba Creek at Borumba Dam (HG),0.47,falling,2:28 pm Tue 10/03/26 Yabba Creek at Imbil,2.59,falling,2:52 pm Tue 10/03/26 Kandanga Creek at Hygait,1.44,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Six Mile Creek at Lake Macdonald Dam (HG),95.55,steady,3:01 pm Tue 10/03/26 Six Mile Creek at Cooran Alert,7.49,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Deep Creek at Cedar Pocket Dam HG,101.41,steady,1:34 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Gympie,12.46,steady,1:43 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Fishermans Pocket,13.82,steady,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Wide Bay Creek at Brooyar,3.67,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Miva,13.93,falling,2:20 pm Tue 10/03/26 Munna Creek at Marodian,11.84,steady,2:15 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Home Park,13.43,falling,2:10 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Tiaro,12.79,falling,3:09 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Owanyilla,8.15,falling,2:54 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at The Barrage,7.95,falling,3:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Tinana Creek at Tagigan Road,4.35,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Tinana Creek at Bauple East,9.63,rising,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Tinana Creek at Teddington Weir (HG),10.22,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26 Tinana Creek at Tinana Barrage (HG),4.94,falling,2:53 pm Tue 10/03/26 Mary River at Maryborough (Portside Alert),5.25,steady,2:22 pm Tue 10/03/26 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.