Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Warrego River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Warrego River (Qld) And Flood Warning For The Langlo River
Issued at 01:46 PM EST on Sunday 30 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9
MODERATE FLOODING RISING AT WYANDRA, MAY REACH AROUND 8.50 METRES OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CUNNAMULLA WITH FLOODING ABOVE 9.20 METRES POSSIBLE FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ROCKY WITH MAJOR FLOODING ABOVE 5.00 METRES POSSIBLE FROM MONDAY MORNING
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall has been observed across the Warrego River (including the Langlo and Ward Rivers) catchment over the last week. This has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment. Flooding in the Ward River has peaked at Binnowee, and moved through Bakers Bend in the Warrego River. The main flood peak is rising at Wyandra Sunday afternoon with flooding extending downstream to Wallen, Cunnamulla and Rocky.
Peak predictions may be refined once upstream peaks are observed. The situation is being closely monitored and forecasts will be updated as required.
Warrego River to Charleville:
The river level along the Warrego River to Charleville is easing.
The Warrego River at Charleville fell below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Saturday, and is currently at 2.37 metres and falling.
The Warrego River at Charleville is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Langlo and Ward Rivers:
Major flooding is easing along the Langlo River around Warilda and Binnowee.
Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Major flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville, with a flood peak rising at Wyandra Sunday afternoon.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend peaked at 8.86 metres early Sunday morning and is currently 8.66 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is expected to remain elevated above the moderate flood level (7.00 m) and continue easing during the next few days. Small renewed rises are possible with local rainfall.
The Warrego River at Wyandra is currently at 8.06 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (8.00 m).
The Warrego River at Wyandra may reach around 8.50 overnight Sunday into Monday, below the major flood level (9.00 metres). Further river level rises are possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
No current river level observations are available for the Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge, however based on the nearby auto gauge the river level is expected to be above the major flood level (8.00 m) and rising.
The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge may reach around 9.20 metres from Tuesday afternoon. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
The Warrego River at Rocky is currently at 4.20 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
The Warrego River at Rocky may reach the major flood level (5.00 m) from Monday morning, with further rises possible. Peak predictions will be provided once upstream peaks have been observed.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 am EST on Monday 31 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.23,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at The 27 Mile Garden Alert,1.28,Steady,11:47 AM SUN 30/03/25
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.00,Rising,01:41 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,2.37,Falling,01:34 PM SUN 30/03/25
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,6.70,Steady,11:32 AM SUN 30/03/25
Ward R at Binnowee TM,6.71,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,8.66,Steady,12:01 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,8.06,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Wallen TM,8.63,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,7.99,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 30/03/25
Warrego R at Rocky,4.20,Rising,12:30 PM SUN 30/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.