Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Balonne And Bokhara Rivers Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Thursday 26 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DIRRANBANDI AND POSSIBLE AT HEBEL ON SUNDAY The main flood peak in the lower Balonne River catchment has now passed Dirranbandi. At Dirranbandi, river levels peaked just below the major flood level around Tuesday morning. As this peak travels downstream into the Bokhara River, river levels at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level on Sunday. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of this week and into the weekend. Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor: Minor flooding is occurring along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River at Hebel. The Balonne River at Dirranbandi peaked near 4.71 m around Tuesday morning, with moderate flooding. The river was at 4.24 m and falling at 3:00 pm Wednesday, with minor flooding. The Balonne River at Dirranbandi may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 0.89 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Bokhara River at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level (1.00 m) on Sunday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,-0.04,steady,10:53 am Thu 26/03/26 Culgoa River at Whyenbah,3.47,falling,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26 Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,3.63,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26 Balonne River at Dirranbandi,4.24,falling,3:00 pm Wed 25/03/26 Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.34,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26 Bokhara River at Hebel,0.90,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26 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.