QLD
Tue 10:09 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Moonie River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Moonie River
Issued at 10:09 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT NINDIGULLY AND LIKELY AT FLINTON FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days has caused river level rises along the Moonie River. Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River at Nindigully and is likely at Flinton from Tuesday afternoon.
Moonie River to Flinton:
River levels are elevated and moderate flooding is occurring along the Moonie River at Kinkora.
The Moonie River at Flinton Town is currently at 2.78 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Moonie River at Flinton Town is likely to reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.
Moonie River downstream of Flinton:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Moonie River downstream of Flinton.
The Moonie River at Nindigully is currently at 2.25 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Moonie River at Nindigully is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.20 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday.
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 Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Moonie River at The Deep Crossing,0.65,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/10/26
Moonie River at Tartha,4.00,rising,5:40 pm Fri 23/10/26
Moonie River at Southwood,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Moonie River at Kinkora,3.18,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Flinton Town,2.78,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Flinton,4.49,rising,7:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Teelba Creek at Teelba,0.37,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Warrie Station,2.00,steady,7:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Nindigully,2.25,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Nindigully TM,3.33,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Thallon Bridge,2.34,steady,8:10 am Tue 27/10/26
Moonie River at Fenton,0.78,steady,9:00 am Tue 27/10/26
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.