Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For Laidley Creek Issued at 05:32 AM AEST on Friday 23 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT LAIDLEY Moderate to heavy rain has fallen across Laidley Creek catchment in last few days. River level rises have been observed in the catchment. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Laidley Creek. Laidley Creek: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Laidley. No observations are currently available for Laidley Creek at Laidley. However, the river level at Laidley is estimated to be above the minor flood level. The Laidley Creek at Laidley may fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday morning. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Lockyer Creek at Helidon,1.16,falling,5:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Tenthill Creek at Tenthill,2.66,falling,5:23 am Fri 23/10/26 Lockyer Creek at Gatton,0.24,steady,3:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Laidley Creek at Mulgowie,3.53,falling,5:20 am Fri 23/10/26 Laidley Creek at Showground Weir,6.00,falling,3:31 am Fri 23/10/26 Laidley Creek at Warrego Highway,3.41,rising,5:00 am Fri 23/10/26 Lockyer Creek at Glenore Grove,2.24,rising,5:28 am Fri 23/10/26 Lockyer Creek at O'Reilly's Weir,7.68,steady,3:55 am Fri 23/10/26 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.