Riverine Flood
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE WITH ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northern, central, and southeastern Queensland for the next couple of days, as a broad trough draws in deep tropical moisture across the state.
Catchments across the Central Coast and parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay are wet to saturated from recent rainfall. Catchments along the southeastern coast and throughout central Queensland are beginning to become wet due to recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further heavy rainfall. Multiple minor to major Flood Warnings are current across Queensland.
Widespread minor to moderate riverine flooding is beginning to develop across Queensland, with further flooding possible across the Flood Watch area from Sunday and into Monday. Isolated major flooding is possible in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Rapid river level rises and localised flooding are possible in areas of heavy rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.
From: Mar 08, 2026 02:33
Until: Mar 09, 2026 08:33
Weather
FOR THE CENTRAL INTERIOR: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible today, becoming more likely later tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 60 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 40 and 80 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 110 mm possible.
FOR THE SOUTH EAST: HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is likely today over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields districts. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 70 and 120 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 180 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 80 and 140 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 250 mm possible.
It remains uncertain where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions of the warning towards the north into more of the Wide Bay and Burnett and Capricornia districts are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Charleville, Gympie, Bundaberg, Longreach, Winton, Kingaroy and Hervey Bay.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
148 MM WAS RECORDED AT SARDINE CREEK IN THE 6 HOURS TO 1:45 AM.
71 mm was recorded at Wallumbilla in the 3 hours to 9:22 am.
85 mm was recorded at Pine Hill Crossing in the 6 hours to 9:16 am.
85 mm was recorded at Upper Warrego in the 6 hours to 6:26 am.
95 mm was recorded at Proston in the 6 hours to 11:00 pm Saturday.
121 mm was recorded at Marodian in the 6 hours to 10:00 pm Saturday.
From: Mar 08, 2026 00:44
Until: Mar 08, 2026 09:00
Riverine Flood
WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF THE STATE, ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE
Moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of northern, central, and southeastern Queensland for the next few days, as a broad trough draws in deep tropical moisture across the state. Catchments across the North Tropical Coast, Central Coast and parts of the Capricornia and Wide Bay are wet to saturated from recent rainfall. Catchments along the southeastern coast, and throughout central Queensland are less wet but will still respond quickly to heavy rainfall. Multiple minor to major Flood Warnings are current across Queensland.
Widespread minor to moderate riverine flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area into Sunday, with isolated major flooding a possibility in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Rapid river level rises and localised flooding are possible in areas of heavy rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.
From: Mar 07, 2026 02:33
Until: Mar 08, 2026 08:33
Weather
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible over parts of the northern inland today, potentially easing this afternoon before increasing again tonight. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 25 and 50 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 100 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 70 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 120 mm possible.
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is expected over parts of the Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Southeast Coast, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central Highlands and Coalfields is expected to develop on Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 30 and 55 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 90 mm possible. 24-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 90 mm are likely, with isolated totals around 150 mm possible.
There is some uncertainty where the heaviest rainfall will occur, particularly through the southeast of the state. Further extensions towards the coast and north into the Capricornia district are possible for Sunday night into Monday.
Various Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current throughout Queensland. Separate Severe Thunderstorm Warnings may be current. Please see https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Kingaroy, Richmond, Julia Creek, Carnarvon National Park, Gayndah and Gatton.
Significant rainfall observations to 10 am:
133 mm was recorded at Burke Development Road (Lower Walker Creek) in the 6 hours to 7:45 am
79.6 mm of rainfall was observed at Normanton Airport in the 6 hours to 2:36 am.
118.0 mm of rainfall was observed at Glenore Weir TM in the 6 hours to 2 am.
From: Mar 07, 2026 00:58
Until: Mar 07, 2026 09:00
Riverine Flood
Minor flooding has eased along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.29 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
From: Feb 22, 2026 23:22
Until: Feb 26, 2026 02:22
Riverine Flood
Moderate flooding is slowly easing along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.60 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into Saturday.
From: Feb 19, 2026 23:42
Until: Feb 23, 2026 02:42
Riverine Flood
Moderate flooding is slowly easing along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie peaked at 5.14 m around 7:45 pm Wednesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 4.99 m and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m). The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into Friday.
From: Feb 18, 2026 23:51
Until: Feb 22, 2026 02:51
Riverine Flood
Major flooding may occur along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.68 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream flow.
From: Feb 17, 2026 20:59
Until: Feb 20, 2026 23:59
Riverine Flood
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.01 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The river level may peak near 4.10 metres during Wednesday, with moderate flooding.
From: Feb 17, 2026 03:08
Until: Feb 20, 2026 06:08
Riverine Flood
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.86 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
From: Feb 16, 2026 21:08
Until: Feb 20, 2026 00:08
Riverine Flood
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.36 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday.
From: Feb 16, 2026 02:42
Until: Feb 19, 2026 05:42
Riverine Flood
Minor flooding is likely along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.59 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
From: Feb 14, 2026 21:27
Until: Feb 18, 2026 00:27
Riverine Flood
FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND AND NEXT FEW DAYS
A broad trough system will contract northward early this week and linger for several days, maintaining deep tropical moisture across northern Queensland and enhancing enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days.
Catchments are becoming wet after rainfall over the last few days, with river level rises and areas of flooding possible across the Flood Watch area over the remainder of the weekend and the next few days. Rapid river level rises are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.
There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.
From: Feb 15, 2026 03:52
Until: Feb 16, 2026 09:52
Riverine Flood
FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK
A trough will linger for several days across western, southern, and central Queensland, drawing deep tropical moisture broadly across the state. This is expected to enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days, though the focus will contract northward during the early days of this coming week.
Catchments are becoming wet after rainfall over the last few days, with river level rises and areas of flooding likely across the Flood Watch area over the weekend and into next week. Rapid river level rises are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.
Heavy rainfall may cause flash flooding, including over densely populated areas within the Flood Watch.
There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings issued as required.
From: Feb 14, 2026 02:15
Until: Feb 15, 2026 08:15
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Tara.
A Separate Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watches/Warnings are current at the time of issue. Please check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for latest information.
From: Feb 12, 2026 04:28
Until: Feb 12, 2026 09:28
Riverine Flood
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.99 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
From: Feb 09, 2026 00:09
Until: Feb 12, 2026 03:09
Riverine Flood
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.52 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Sunday evening.
From: Feb 08, 2026 00:14
Until: Feb 11, 2026 03:14
Riverine Flood
Minor flooding is likely along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.94 m and falling, near the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive which may cause the river level to peak near 3.20 m Friday evening, with minor flooding.
From: Feb 06, 2026 00:13
Until: Feb 09, 2026 03:13
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Ballera, Orientos and Mt Howitt Station.
From: Feb 05, 2026 02:56
Until: Feb 05, 2026 07:56
Extreme Heat
Maximum temperatures generally in the low to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures generally in the mid twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to persist over the next few days before easing later in the weekend or the start of next week as a slightly milder southerly flow extends over the south of the state.
Severe heatwave conditions over the Darling Downs and Granite Belt, Central West and the Central Highlands and Coalfields has been cancelled however low intensity heatwave conditions are still expected through these areas for the next few days. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Bollon, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, St George, Thargomindah and Windorah.
From: Jan 29, 2026 03:17
Until: Jan 30, 2026 09:17
Extreme Heat
Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.
Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.
From: Jan 27, 2026 04:08
Until: Jan 28, 2026 10:08
Extreme Heat
Maximum temperatures increasing to the high thirties and low forties over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett, and reaching the low to mid forties further inland. Overnight minimum temperatures in the low to high twenties, reaching the low thirties far inland over the Channel Country.
Severe heatwave conditions will continue and extend through most of southern QLD and are expected to persist well into this week. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Charleville, Dalby, Goondiwindi, Longreach, Roma, Stanthorpe, Thargomindah and Toowoomba.
From: Jan 25, 2026 04:37
Until: Jan 26, 2026 10:37
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Longreach, Carnarvon National Park, Taroom, Tambo, Injune and Theodore.
117.5 mm WAS RECORDED AT CANIA DAM IN THE 3 HOURS TO 5:48 AM.
119.0 mm WAS RECORDED AT BLUE HILLS IN THE 6 HOURS TO 7:59 AM.
68 mm was recorded at Sardine Creek in the 1 hour to 11:24 am.
85.0 mm was recorded at Caniaview the 3 hours to 5:42 am.
52 mm was recorded at Ravensbourne in 1 hour to 9:45 am.
From: Dec 25, 2025 02:38
Until: Dec 25, 2025 07:38
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding and possible damaging wind gusts in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Barringun.
From: Dec 22, 2025 00:52
Until: Dec 22, 2025 05:52
Extreme Heat
Maximum temperatures in the low forties over western and central areas with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties.
In the east maximum temperatures in the low to mid thirties with overnight minimum temperatures in the high teens to mid twenties.
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to contract from western parts of the State over the coming days, and ease over the weekend in the east. Locations likely to be impacted include Brisbane Metropolitan Area, Birdsville, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Gympie, Ipswich, Longreach, Mackay, Roma and Winton.
From: Nov 26, 2025 04:17
Until: Nov 27, 2025 10:17
Extreme Heat
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to affect Queensland from Sunday 23 November 2025 to Wednesday 26 November 2025
From: Nov 23, 2025 04:24
Until: Nov 24, 2025 10:24
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce large hailstones, damaging winds and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Taroom, Rolleston, Tara, Injune and Chinchilla.
From: Nov 23, 2025 04:36
Until: Nov 23, 2025 09:36
Extreme Heat
Severe heatwave conditions are expected to affect Queensland from Friday 21 November 2025 to Monday 24 November 2025
From: Nov 21, 2025 04:21
Until: Nov 22, 2025 10:21
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding, damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Surat.
From: Nov 21, 2025 05:57
Until: Nov 21, 2025 10:57
Thunderstorm
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Stanthorpe, Texas and Capella.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Brisbane, Dalby, Maroochydore, Roma, Ipswich, Gatton, Jimboomba, Stanthorpe and Caboolture.
From: Nov 15, 2025 04:12
Until: Nov 15, 2025 09:12
Thunderstorm
VERY DANGEROUS THUNDERSTORMS are likely to produce damaging, locally destructive winds, large, possibly giant hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in parts of the Darling Downs and Granite Belt district. Locations which may be affected include Texas.
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds, large hailstones and heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding over the next several hours in the Southeast Coast and parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt districts. Locations which may be affected include Warwick, Toowoomba, Dalby, Roma, Ipswich, Gatton, Jimboomba and Stanthorpe.
From: Nov 15, 2025 03:58
Until: Nov 15, 2025 08:58
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds and large hailstones in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Goondiwindi, Inglewood and Texas.
From: Nov 08, 2025 04:09
Until: Nov 08, 2025 09:09
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Emerald, Goondiwindi, Rolleston, Springsure, Carnarvon National Park, Tara, Chinchilla, Miles, Blackwater, Dysart and Comet.
96 km/h wind gust recorded at Roma at 12:12 pm.
From: Nov 03, 2025 03:33
Until: Nov 03, 2025 06:33
Thunderstorm
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce damaging winds in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Goondiwindi, Moonie and Surat.
From: Nov 03, 2025 02:20
Until: Nov 03, 2025 05:20
