Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River, Flood Warning For Dogwood Creek Issued at 01:03 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT WARKON MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT SURAT FROM LATE THURSDAY Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. Major flooding is expected to be occurring along the Balonne River at Warkon and major flooding is likely at Surat from late Thursday, with minor flooding possible at Warroo from overnight Thursday into Friday. Elevated river levels and flooding are occurring along Dogwood Creek. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Dogwood Creek: Major flooding is occurring along Dogwood Creek at Pine Hill Crossing and upstream river levels are easing with minor flooding continuing at Gilweir. Balonne River to Surat: Major flooding is occurring along the Balonne River to Surat. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Warkon. The river level is estimated to be around the major flood level (9.00 m) and rising. The Balonne River at Warkon may reach around 10.0 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further river level rises are possible and peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level and rising. The Balonne River at Surat is likely to exceed the major flood level (9.00 m) from late Thursday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam: Minor flooding is possible along the Balonne River downstream of Surat to Beardmore Dam. The Balonne River at Warroo is currently at 2.36 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Balonne River at Warroo may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,7.44,falling,11:08 am Wed 11/03/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,1.06,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,2.86,falling,12:45 pm Wed 11/03/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,7.09,rising,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Balonne River at Weribone,5.07,rising,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Balonne River at Warroo,2.36,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/03/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.69,rising,12:56 pm Wed 11/03/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.95,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-6.10,steady,11:00 am 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.