Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Final Flood Warning For The Lockyer And Laidley Creeks Issued at 03:50 AM EST on Tuesday 27 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT LAIDLEY AND GATTON Rainfall over the past few days caused minor to major flooding during Monday along parts of the Laidley and Lockyer Creeks and their tributaries. Creek levels are generally easing early Tuesday morning but remain elevated in some areas, particularly the lower parts of Lockyer and Laidley Creek. The catchments are now saturated from recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further moderate to heavy rainfall associated with showers and thunderstorms. The situation will continue to be monitored closely and this warning will be reissued if renewed flooding is likely. Laidley Creek: No further flooding is expected along the Laidley Creek at Laidley. Isolated minor flooding is easing downstream at the Warrego Highway. No observations are currently available for the Laidley Creek at Laidley. A major flood peak is estimated to have occurred early Monday afternoon. Early Tuesday morning the creek level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (5.00 m) and falling. The Laidley Creek at Laidley is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. Lockyer Creek: No further flooding is expected along the Lockyer Creek. No observations are currently available for the Lockyer Creek at Gatton. Based on the nearby automatic gauge and upstream gauges, a minor flood peak is estimated to have occurred Monday afternoon. Early Tuesday morning the creek level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (7.00 m) and falling. The Lockyer Creek at Gatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m) during Tuesday. The Lockyer Ck at Glenore Grove peaked at 7.74 m around 6:00 pm Monday, close to the minor flood level (8.00 m). The creek level is currently at 4.84 m and falling. The Lockyer Ck at Glenore Grove is expected to remain below the minor flood level (8.00 m) during Tuesday. 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 https://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: This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Lockyer Ck at Helidon TM,0.91,Steady,03:00 AM TUE 27/10/26 Tenthill Ck at Tenthill TM,2.40,Steady,03:00 AM TUE 27/10/26 Lockyer Ck at Gatton TM,1.76,Falling,01:33 AM TUE 27/10/26 Laidley Ck at Mulgowie Alert,2.99,Falling,02:04 AM TUE 27/10/26 Laidley Ck at Mulgowie TM,2.97,Steady,03:00 AM TUE 27/10/26 Laidley Ck at Showground Weir TM,5.10,Steady,01:14 AM TUE 27/10/26 Laidley Ck at Warrego Hwy Alert,4.60,Falling,03:05 AM TUE 27/10/26 Laidley Ck at Warrego Hwy TM,4.60,Steady,03:00 AM TUE 27/10/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.