QLD

Sat 10:53 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 10:53 AM AEST on Saturday 24 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BAKERS BEND AND POSSIBLE AT WYANDRA FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY MINOR FLOODING IS NO LONGER EXPECTED AT CHARLEVILLE Isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Warrego catchment over the past few days. Minor flooding occurring along the Nive River, Langlo River and the Warrego River. The Warrego River at Charleville peaked below minor flood level overnight Friday into Saturday. Flood waters from the Langlo and Ward Rivers have caused minor flooding at Bakers Bend. As these flood waters move downstream, minor flooding is possible at Wyandra from Sunday into Monday. Further moderate to heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms in the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises or prolonged flooding. Warrego River to Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River to Charleville, with minor flooding at Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. The Warrego River at Charleville peaked below minor flood warning overnight Friday into Saturday. The river is currently at 2.83 m and falling, below the minor flood level (4.0 m). The Warrego River at Charleville may remain below the minor flood level. Langlo and Ward Rivers: Flooding is occurring along the Ward River. Minor flooding is occurring at Binnowee. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Minor flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville at Bakers Bend. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 5.46 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Warrego River at Wyandra is currently at 5.02 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Wyandra may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.94,falling,10:30 am Sat 24/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.49,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,1.58,steady,10:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,2.45,steady,8:09 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.23,steady,10:20 am Sat 24/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,10:23 am Sat 24/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,falling,8:31 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,2.83,falling,10:36 am Sat 24/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.88,steady,10:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,5.46,steady,8:26 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,5.02,rising,10:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,-0.03,steady,10:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.49,steady,10:00 am Sat 24/10/26 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.