Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Upper Balonne River And Moderate Flood Warning For Bungil Creek Issued at 04:33 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ROMA OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WARKON FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SURAT FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises across the upper Balonne River catchment. Moderate flooding is possible along Bungil Creek at Roma overnight Monday into Tuesday. Moderate to major flooding is possible along the Balonne River at Warkon and Surat from Tuesday onwards. Significant river level rises and flooding are also occurring along Dogwood Creek. Further rainfall is forecast during the remainder of Monday but is expected to ease into Tuesday. The situation is being monitored closely, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for much of Queensland. Dogwood Creek: Significant river level rises are occurring along Dogwood Creek, with minor to major flooding rising at Miles, Gilweir and Pine Hill Crossing. Balonne River to Surat: Moderate to major flooding is possible along the Balonne River. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Warkon. The river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising. The Balonne River at Warkon may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday, then the moderate flood level (8.00 m) during Tuesday, then the major flood level (9.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at Surat. Based on the river level at the nearby automatic station, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Balonne River at Surat may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed. Bungil Creek: Moderate flooding is possible along Bungil Creek. The Bungil Creek at Roma is currently at 5.25 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Bungil Creek at Roma may peak near the moderate flood level (5.45 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Dogwood Creek at Miles,9.64,rising,4:07 pm Mon 09/03/26 Bungil Creek at Tabers,3.50,falling,4:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Bungil Creek at Roma,5.25,steady,4:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Balonne River at Surat TM,2.91,steady,4:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Balonne River at Weribone,1.34,steady,4:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Balonne River at Warroo,2.37,steady,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Maranoa River at Springfield,1.29,steady,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Maranoa River at Woodlands,1.95,steady,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Maranoa River at Old Cashmere,0.99,steady,4:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 Balonne River at Beardmore Dam,-5.76,steady,3:00 pm Mon 09/03/26 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.