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Tue 14:51 AEST
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mary River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mary River
Issued at 02:51 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MIVA AND TIARO OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the Mary catchment during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Heavy rain is possible in parts of the catchment with thunderstorm activity, though the timing and location of heavy falls remain highly uncertain.
The catchment is relatively wet and are likely to respond quickly to rainfall. Depending on the timing and location of the heaviest falls, minor flooding may occur along the Mary River at Miva and Tiaro overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Higher levels may be possible. The situation will be closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Mary River downstream of Gympie:
Minor flooding is possible at Miva and Tiaro with thunderstorm activity.
The Mary River at Miva is currently at 2.88 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rain, the Mary River at Miva may exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Mary River at Tiaro is currently at 2.89 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rain, the Mary River at Tiaro may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Obi Obi Creek at Baroon Pocket Dam (HG),217.06,steady,12:47 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Conondale,1.40,steady,2:35 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Bellbird Creek,0.65,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Kenilworth Homestead,-0.39,steady,1:26 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Moy Pocket,1.29,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Yabba Creek at Borumba Dam (HG),0.03,steady,1:27 pm Tue 03/11/26
Yabba Creek at Imbil,2.19,steady,1:47 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Dagun Pocket,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Kandanga Creek at Hygait,0.55,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Six Mile Creek at Lake Macdonald Dam (HG),93.11,steady,1:48 pm Tue 03/11/26
Six Mile Creek at Cooran Alert,2.48,rising,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Deep Creek at Cedar Pocket Dam HG,101.09,steady,11:36 am Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Gympie,0.36,steady,2:10 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Fishermans Pocket,2.63,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Wide Bay Creek at Brooyar,1.93,falling,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Miva,2.88,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Munna Creek at Marodian,1.65,rising,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Home Park,2.93,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Tiaro,2.89,rising,2:42 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Owanyilla,2.30,steady,2:20 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at The Barrage,3.50,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Tinana Creek at Tagigan Road,1.13,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Tinana Creek at Bauple East,1.16,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Tinana Creek at Teddington Weir (HG),8.95,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26
Tinana Creek at Tinana Barrage (HG),3.05,steady,2:00 pm Tue 03/11/26
Mary River at Maryborough (Portside),2.05,steady,2:22 pm Tue 03/11/26
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.