Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Balonne River And Balonne River Minor And Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara River Issued at 02:38 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MODERATE FLOOD PEAK EXPECTED AT DIRRANBANDI DURING MONDAY MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST GEORGE AND POSSIBLE AT HEBEL FROM WEDNESDAY Moderate rainfall over the past couple weeks resulted in elevated river levels across the upper Balonne River catchment, with flows now moving through the lower catchment. The main flood peak along the lower Balonne River is around Whyenbah and is expected to reach the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi during Monday, with moderate flooding. The river level at St George peaked just below the moderate flood level on Friday afternoon, with minor flooding continuing. Further downstream along the Bokhara River, another flood peak is around Dirranbandi-Hebel Road. Minor flooding is possible at Hebel from Wednesday as flows arrive from upstream. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for at least the next few days. A Minor Flood Warning is current for the upper Balonne River. Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor: Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Balonne River and Balonne River Minor. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at St George. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to have peaked around 7.95 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. The Balonne River at St George is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the next few days. The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is currently at 4.58 m and slowly rising, with moderate flooding. The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is expected to peak near 4.70 m during Monday, with moderate flooding. The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at -0.05 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Bokhara River at Hebel may exceed the minor flood level (1.00 m) from Wednesday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,0.02,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/03/26 Culgoa River at Whyenbah,6.13,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/03/26 Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,2.98,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/03/26 Balonne River at Dirranbandi,4.58,rising,10:25 am Sun 22/03/26 Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.15,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/03/26 Bokhara River at Hebel,-0.05,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/03/26 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.