Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River Issued at 10:19 AM AEST on Sunday 08 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK NEAR 7.4 M POSSIBLE AT SURAT SUNDAY EVENING The main flood peak along the Balonne River is approaching Surat, where river levels are estimated to be around the moderate flood level. Balonne River to Surat: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 5.82 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River at Warkon is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m). No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby Surat TM gauge, river levels are estimated to be around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) and rising slowly. The Balonne River at Surat may peak near 7.40 m Sunday evening, with moderate flooding. Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam: Minor flooding is occurring at Weribone. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.89,steady,10:14 am Sun 08/11/26 Balonne River at Warkon,5.82,falling,9:53 am Sun 08/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.73,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tindarra,0.00,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,0.54,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,6.68,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Balonne River at Weribone,7.20,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Balonne River at Warroo,6.26,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,0.74,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,2.39,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-0.04,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/11/26 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.