Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River Issued at 12:59 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WARKON MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT SURAT OVERNIGHT THURSDAY Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. The flood peak is approaching Warkon along the Balonne River where major flooding is occurring. At Surat major flooding is likely to develop from overnight Thursday and further downstream at Warroo minor flooding is possible from overnight Thursday. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Dogwood Creek: Major flooding is easing along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing and upstream the creek has eased below minor flood levels. Balonne River to Surat: Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 10.22 m and steady, with major flooding. The Balonne River at Warkon may reach around 10.6 m overnight Friday into Saturday. Further river level rises are possible and peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level and rising. The Balonne River at Surat is likely to exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may reach around 10.0 m during Sunday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam: Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 3.12 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. 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 13 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,5.64,falling,10:07 am Thu 12/03/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.90,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,1.81,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,8.15,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Balonne River at Weribone,7.93,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Balonne River at Warroo,3.12,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.74,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,2.15,rising,12:39 pm Thu 12/03/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.93,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-6.29,steady,11:00 am Thu 12/03/26 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.