Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Don River Issued at 11:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BOWEN PUMP STATION Moderate rainfall was recorded in the Don River Catchment overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. River level rises are occurring with a minor flood peak expected at Bowen Pump Station on Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Don River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Don River at Bowen Pump Station. The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is currently at 3.30 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Don River at Bowen Pump Station is likely to peak around 3.70 m during Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) into early Thursday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Thursday 05 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Don River at Ida Creek,1.84,rising,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26 Don River at Mount Dangar,2.45,falling,11:13 am Wed 04/02/26 Don River at Reeves,4.12,falling,10:20 am Wed 04/02/26 Don River at Bowen Pump Station,3.30,rising,11:07 am Wed 04/02/26 Bowen Tide,3.40,rising,11:02 am Wed 04/02/26 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.