Weather Warning
IDQ20833
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Bokhara River and Final Flood Warning for the Lower Balonne River
Issued at 1:54 PM AEST on Friday 27 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 12
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HEBEL ON SUNDAY AND NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DIRRANBANDI
The main flood peak has passed the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi and is approaching the Bokhara River at Hebel. At Dirranbandi, river levels are now below the minor level and falling. At Hebel, river levels are slowly rising and approaching the minor flood level.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the weekend.
Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River at Hebel.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir | -0.09 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 |
| Culgoa River at Whyenbah | 2.95 | steady | 1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 |
| Culgoa River at Woolerbilla | 4.11 | steady | 1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 |
| Balonne River at Dirranbandi | 3.26 | falling | 12:30 pm Thu 26/03/26 |
| Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road | 4.35 | steady | 1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 |
| Bokhara River at Hebel | 0.93 | steady | 1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26 |