QLD
Sun 11:44 AEST
Major Flood Warning For The Mary River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Mary River
Issued at 11:44 AM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TIARO OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MIVA AND TIARO
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GYMPIE AND POSSIBLE AT MARYBOROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING
Rainfall during the last few days and overnight Saturday into Sunday has resulted in river level rises along the Mary River and also along Wide Bay Creek and Munna Creek.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Miva and Tiaro. Minor flooding is occurring at Gympie and estimated to be occurring at Dagun Pocket. Major flooding is possible at Tiaro overnight Sunday into Monday. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is possible at Maryborough early Monday morning.
Mary River to Gympie:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mary River to Gympie
No observations are currently available for the Mary River at Dagun Pocket, however the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Mary River at Dagun Pocket is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday afternoon.
The Mary River at Gympie is currently at 8.46 m and rising, above the minor flood level (6.00).
The Mary River at Gympie may reach around 9.30 m late Sunday afternoon, with minor flooding.
Mary River downstream of Gympie:
Major flooding is possible along the Mary River downstream of Gympie.
The Mary River at Miva is currently at 11.25 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Mary River at Miva is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the remainder of Sunday into Monday, and a moderate flood peak is expected overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Mary River at Tiaro is currently at 9.99 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Mary River at Tiaro may reach around the major flood level (12.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside) is currently at 3.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mary River at Maryborough (Portside) may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) early Monday morning. Further rises are possible.
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 PM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Obi Obi Creek at Baroon Pocket Dam (HG),217.48,steady,9:47 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Conondale,2.00,steady,8:35 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Bellbird Creek,2.08,steady,11:11 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Kenilworth Homestead,1.31,steady,10:26 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Moy Pocket,4.51,steady,11:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Yabba Creek at Borumba Dam (HG),0.27,steady,11:22 am Sun 25/10/26
Yabba Creek at Imbil,2.19,steady,10:46 am Sun 25/10/26
Kandanga Creek at Hygait,3.37,rising,11:15 am Sun 25/10/26
Six Mile Creek at Lake Macdonald Dam (HG),93.82,steady,10:48 am Sun 25/10/26
Six Mile Creek at Cooran Alert,7.05,rising,11:20 am Sun 25/10/26
Deep Creek at Cedar Pocket Dam HG,101.62,falling,9:19 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Gympie,8.46,rising,11:09 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Fishermans Pocket,10.66,rising,11:20 am Sun 25/10/26
Wide Bay Creek at Brooyar,4.55,falling,11:20 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Miva,11.25,rising,11:14 am Sun 25/10/26
Munna Creek at Marodian,7.72,falling,11:10 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Home Park,10.95,rising,11:05 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Tiaro,9.99,rising,11:05 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Owanyilla,6.10,rising,11:20 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at The Barrage,6.48,rising,11:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Tinana Creek at Tagigan Road,4.18,rising,11:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Tinana Creek at Bauple East,5.93,rising,11:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Tinana Creek at Teddington Weir (HG),9.61,rising,9:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Tinana Creek at Tinana Barrage (HG),3.79,rising,11:00 am Sun 25/10/26
Mary River at Maryborough (Portside),3.70,falling,11:22 am Sun 25/10/26
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.