Burdekin Falls Dam – spill event

Update 1 – Saturday, 27 January 2024, 11:39am

STAY INFORMED – Burdekin Falls Dam spilling water into the Burdekin River.

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam 

Burdekin Falls Dam is spilling excess water into the Burdekin River. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river flows in 6-12 hours. The section of Burdekin Falls Dam Road directly below the spillway will remain closed while outflows occur. There is no immediate danger.  

What you should do 

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.  
• Do not enter floodwater, rivers or creeks. 

Stay informed

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:  

• monitor Burdekin Falls Dam level bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels 
• tune in to ABC North Queensland 630 AM 
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Burdekin Shire Council http://disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au/, Charters Towers Regional Council http://getready.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/ or Whitsunday Regional Council http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ 
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at www.bom.gov.au/qld 
• call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger
• for flood help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.

The next update will be issued when the situation changes.