Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld) Issued at 08:47 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BAKERS BEND FROM SATURDAY Isolated heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Warrego catchment for the last few days. River levels are rising along upper parts of the catchment including moderate flooding on the Langlo River, and minor flooding on the Nive River, and the Warrego River upstream of Charleville. Further moderate to heavy rain is possible with thunderstorms in the next few days which may cause renewed river level rises or prolong the flooding. Warrego River to Charleville: Flooding is occurring along the Nive River and Warrego River to Charleville, with minor flooding occurring at Biddenham and The 27 Mile Garden. The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 1.73 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Charleville may peak near 3.70 m overnight Thursday into Friday, just below the minor flood level (4.0 metres). Langlo and Ward Rivers: Flooding is occurring along the Langlo and Ward Rivers with moderate flooding occurring at Warilda, and minor flooding occurring at Binowee. Warrego River downstream of Charleville: Minor flooding is possible along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville from Saturday. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 2.31 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Warrego River at Bakers Bend may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Saturday 24 October 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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 22 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Warrego River at Lochinvar,1.08,steady,6:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Hoganthulla Creek at Wetlands,0.49,steady,6:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Augathella,2.11,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Nive River at Biddenham,3.05,rising,8:44 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.48,steady,7:20 am Wed 21/10/26 Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.15,steady,7:23 am Wed 21/10/26 Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.40,steady,8:32 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Charleville,1.73,rising,7:35 am Wed 21/10/26 Ward River at Binnowee,4.07,rising,8:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Bakers Bend,2.31,rising,8:27 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Wyandra,1.25,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Wallen,-0.09,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.50,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/10/26 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.