Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Charleys Creek And The Lower Condamine River Issued at 03:19 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG CHARLEYS CREEK AT CHINCHILLA MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE LOWER CONDAMINE RIVER AT CHINCHILLA WEIR MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CONDAMINE TOWNSHIP OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over the lower Condamine River, Charleys Creek and Myall Creek catchments has caused significant river and creek level rises. Multiple flood peaks are travelling through the catchments. Major flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek and moderate to major flooding is forecast along the lower Condamine River over the next few days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Condamine River downstream of Oakey Creek to Cotswold: Major flooding is possible along the Lower Condamine River. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is currently at 8.24 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) during Wednesday and into Thursday, with small renewed rises possible. The Condamine River at Condamine is currently at 7.55 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Condamine River at Condamine may peak around the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream flood peaks are observed. Charleys Creek: Major flooding is occurring along Charleys Creek at Chinchilla and upstream at Burncluith Bridge. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla is currently at 6.41 m and steady, with major flooding. The Charleys Creek at Chinchilla may peak near 6.80 m Thursday morning, with major flooding. 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 10:00 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Myall Creek at Dalby,0.65,steady,2:20 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Weir,1.79,steady,2:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Loudoun Bridge,4.88,steady,12:29 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Ranges Bridge,2.63,steady,3:03 pm Wed 11/03/26 Jandowae Creek at Jandowae,0.62,steady,2:54 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Brigalow Bridge,6.60,falling,2:50 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Chinchilla Weir TW,8.54,rising,2:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Condamine,7.55,steady,7:30 am Wed 11/03/26 Condamine River at Cotswold,9.69,rising,2:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Charleys Creek at Burncluith Bridge,4.68,steady,1:20 pm Wed 11/03/26 Charleys Creek at Chinchilla,6.41,steady,1:49 pm Wed 11/03/26 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.