Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne And Maranoa Rivers Issued at 02:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT WARKON THURSDAY MORNING AND POSSIBLE AT SURAT FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY The Condamine River peaked at Bedarra Tuesday evening with the flood peak now near Condamine. This flood water is approaching Warkon where moderate flooding is likely Thursday morning before a moderate flood peak arrives on Friday. Further downstream at Surat, minor flooding is possible from Wednesday evening and moderate flooding from overnight Friday into Saturday. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Balonne River to Surat: Moderate flooding is likely along the Balonne River to Surat. The Balonne River at Warkon is currently at 6.97 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River at Warkon is expected to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Thursday morning. The river may reach around 8.50 m during Friday, with moderate flooding. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the nearby Surat TM gauge, river levels are estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising. The Balonne River at Surat is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 02:30 PM AEST on Thursday 05 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,3.64,steady,1:01 pm Wed 04/11/26 Balonne River at Warkon,6.97,rising,1:12 pm Wed 04/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,0.87,steady,1:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Bungil Creek at Tindarra,0.08,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/11/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,1.38,falling,2:10 pm Wed 04/11/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,4.55,rising,1:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Balonne River at Weribone,4.44,rising,1:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Balonne River at Warroo,5.99,steady,1:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Maranoa River at Forest Vale,0.28,steady,12:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.44,falling,1:56 pm Wed 04/11/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,3.55,steady,1:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,0.01,steady,2:00 pm Wed 04/11/26 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.