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Thu 20:47 AEST
Initial Moderate Flood Warning For Warrill Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Bremer River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Moderate Flood Warning For Warrill Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Bremer River
Issued at 08:47 PM AEST on Thursday 22 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT HARRISVILLE
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT KALBAR AND POSSIBLE AT AMBERLEY, ROSEWOOD AND FIVE MILE BRIDGE FROM FRIDAY MORNING
Heavy rain has fallen across the Bremer River and Warrill Creek catchments in last few days. River level rises have been observed in upper parts of the catchment. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Warrill Creek and minor flooding may develop along the Bremer River.
Warrill Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Warrill Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Warrill Creek at Kalbar. However, the river level at Kalbar is estimated to be above the minor flood level.
The Warrill Creek at Kalbar is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible.
The Warrill Creek at Harrisville is currently at 4.05 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Warrill Creek at Harrisville is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Warrill Creek at Amberley is currently at 0.60 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Warrill Creek at Amberley may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Bremer River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bremer River.
The Bremer River at Rosewood is currently at 0.37 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Rosewood may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge is currently at -0.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 06:00 AM AEST on Friday 23 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Western Creek at Grandchester,0.20,steady,8:11 pm Thu 22/10/26
Bremer River at Rosewood,0.37,steady,8:11 pm Thu 22/10/26
Bremer River at Five Mile Bridge,-0.30,steady,8:21 pm Thu 22/10/26
Bremer River at Walloon,1.22,steady,8:00 pm Thu 22/10/26
Warrill Creek at Kalbar Weir HW,76.11,falling,8:35 pm Thu 22/10/26
Warrill Creek at Harrisville,4.20,rising,8:39 pm Thu 22/10/26
Warrill Creek at Amberley,0.60,rising,8:25 pm Thu 22/10/26
Bremer River at Ipswich,1.77,rising,8:41 pm Thu 22/10/26
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.