ADVICE – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water

Update 1 – Wednesday, 14 February 2024, 4:30pm

STAY INFORMED – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water 

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Teemburra Dam 

Teemburra Dam is spilling excess water into Teemburra Creek. Water flows from Teemburra Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. There is no immediate danger.  

What you should do 

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.  
• Stay out of rivers, creeks and floodwater.  

Stay informed

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:

• monitor Teemburra Dam level bit.ly/TeemburraStorageLevels     
• tune in to ABC Tropical North 101.1 FM 
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Mackay Regional Council http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/2UBXUa8 or visit 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.