12/02/2026
Stay safe guys!
13:34 Thursday, 12 February
QLD Flood Watch: Parts of South East Queensland and Wide Bay and Burnett and Adjacent Inland Catchments
Details:
QLD Flood Watch: Parts of South East Queensland and Wide Bay and Burnett and Adjacent Inland Catchments
Issued at 1:21 pm AEST on Thursday 12 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 3
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY, WITH A RISK OF ISOLATED MAJOR FLOODING
A trough moving east over southern and central Queensland will linger for the remainder of the week, drawing deep tropical moisture more broadly across the state and enhancing shower and storm activity over multiple days. Moderate to heavy falls are likely across the Flood Watch area from later Thursday, with a risk of locally intense falls.
Catchments are relatively dry within the Flood Watch area which may initially slow the response to rainfall, however river level rises and areas of flooding are likely across the Flood Watch area. Minor to moderate flooding is possible from Friday and over the weekend, with rapid river level rises and isolated major flooding a possibility in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall. At this stage, smaller catchments in South East Queensland are most at risk of significant flooding.
Heavy to locally intense rainfall may cause significant flash flooding, including over densely populated areas within the Flood Watch.
There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls, particularly over the weekend. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings issued as required.
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Dawson and Don Rivers
Burnett River
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River (Bremer River, and Warrill, Lockyer, Laidley,
Ipswich and Brisbane creeks only)
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.
For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.
Alert Source: Bureau of Meteorology
Early Warning Network: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au
Council Resident Options & EWN Support: https://www.earlywarningnetwork.com.au/support
