IDQ20800 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Stanley River Issued at 2:34 pm AEST on Tuesday 3 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG STANLEY RIVER AT WOODFORD WITH STORMS OVERNIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY Showers and thunderstorms are possible across the Stanley and Upper Brisbane catchments during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Heavy rain is possible in parts of the catchments with thunderstorm activity, though the timing and location of heavy falls remain highly uncertain. Catchments are relatively wet and are likely to respond quickly to rainfall. Depending on the timing and location of the heaviest falls, minor flooding may develop along the Stanley River at Woodford overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Higher levels may be possible. The situation will be closely monitored and warnings updated as required. Stanley River to Somerset Dam: Minor flooding is possible along the Stanley River with forecast thunderstorm activity. The Stanley River at Woodford is currently at 1.99 m and steady, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall, the Stanley River at Woodford may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 02:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Stanley River at Peachester 0.65 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Stanley River at Woodford 1.99 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Kilcoy Creek at Kilcoy Weir (DS) 0.78 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Stanley River at Somerset Dam 96.94 mAHD Steady 12:30 pm Tue 03/11/26 Cooyar Creek 1.24 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Brisbane River at Devon Hills 0.98 m Steady 2:08 pm Tue 03/11/26 Emu Creek at Boat Mountain 0.47 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Maronghi Creek at Glendale 1.05 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Brisbane River at Gregor Creek 1.16 m Steady 11:55 am Tue 03/11/26 Cressbrook Creek at Cressbrook Dam Cressbrook Creek at Rosentreters Bridge 1.16 m Steady 9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Brisbane River at Wivenhoe Dam HG 65.02 mAHD Steady 2:06 pm Tue 03/11/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.