QLD

Wed 05:29 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Pioneer River Issued at 05:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MIRANI WEDNESDAY MORNING Heavy rainfall observed over the Pioneer River catchment overnight Tuesday into Wednesday has caused river level rises across the catchment. Along the Pioneer River at Mirani, minor flooding is possible Wednesday morning. River levels are elevated and flooding is also occurring along Cattle Creek. Pioneer River: Minor flooding is possible at Mirani. Minor flooding is occurring at Finch Hatton Showground, Senninis Road, Gargett and likely at Mirani Township. No observations are currently available for the Pioneer River at Mirani. The Pioneer River at Mirani may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 Wednesday 04 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Teemburra Dam,0.17,steady,5:00 am Wed 04/02/26 Blacks Creek at Whiteford,1.04,rising,4:00 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Sarich,1.79,steady,4:14 am Wed 04/02/26 Finch Hatton Creek at Gorge Road,2.25,rising,4:23 am Wed 04/02/26 Cattle Creek at Finch Hatton,2.60,rising,5:06 am Wed 04/02/26 Cattle Creek at Gargett,3.70,steady,4:20 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Mirani Weir HG,46.47,rising,5:00 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Marian Weir,0.79,rising,5:00 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Marian Weir,1.20,rising,5:09 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Dumbleton Rocks,14.50,rising,4:25 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Hospital Bridge,2.90,falling,5:14 am Wed 04/02/26 Pioneer River at Mackay,2.25,falling,5:05 am Wed 04/02/26 Outer Harbour Tide,2.47,falling,4:38 am Wed 04/02/26 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.