06/03/2025
Major Flood Warning for the Logan and Albert Rivers
Issued at 5:27 am EST on Friday 7 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
MODERATE TO MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEAUDESERT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Minor flooding is possible from Friday afternoon at Beaudesert, with moderate to major flooding possible during Friday with forecast rainfall. Flooding is likely to develop further downstream from later Friday into Saturday.
Moderate to heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been recorded across the upper Logan catchment during Thursday and is expected to intensify from Friday afternoon. Forecast heavy to intense rainfall has the potential to cause dangerous and rapid river level rises along the Logan and Albert rivers and its tributaries. Major flooding is possible from late Friday with forecast rainfall, and further rises are possible over the next several days.
A Flood Watch is current for South East Queensland, Condamine and Border Rivers. A Tropical Cyclone Advice, Severe Weather Warning and Coastal Hazard Warning are current for southeastern Queensland, including the Darling Downs and Granite Belt.
Logan River to Yarrahappini:
Major flooding may occur along the Logan River to Yarrahappini.
The Logan River at Beaudesert is currently at 1.77 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (5.50 m). The Logan River at Beaudesert may exceed the minor flood level (5.50 m) Friday afternoon. The river level may exceed the moderate flood level (7.80 m) Friday evening and may exceed the major flood level (8.30 m) late Friday, with forecast rainfall.
Logan River downstream of Yarrahappini:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Logan River downstream of Yarrahappini.
The Logan River at Maclean Bridge is currently at 1.74 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m). River level rises are expected from Friday, and minor to moderate flooding is likely at the Logan River at Maclean Bridge during Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Logan River at Waterford is currently at 1.50 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level (6.0 m). River level rises are likely from Friday, and minor to moderate flooding is likely at the Logan River at Waterford during Sunday, with further rises possible.
The Logan River at Parklands is currently at 1.29 metres and rising, with the tide, below the minor flood level (2.50 m). River level rises are likely from Friday, and minor to moderate flooding is likely at the Logan River at Parklands during Sunday, with further rises possible.
Albert River:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Albert River.
The Albert River at Wolffdene is currently at 1.7 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m). River level rises are expected from Friday, and minor to moderate (8.00 m) flooding is likely along the Albert River at Wolffdene during Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Albert River at Beenleigh is currently at 1.42 metres and rising with the tide, below the minor flood level 3.50 m). River level rises are likely from Friday, and minor to moderate flooding is likely at the Albert River at Beenleigh during Saturday, with further rises possible.
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 pm EST on Friday 07 March 2025.
