ADVICE – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water

Update 1 – Monday, 1 April 2024, 12:22pm

STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing excess water into the Balonne River.

Warning level: ADVICE  

Warning area: Downstream of EJ Beardmore Dam  

EJ Beardmore Dam is releasing excess water into the Balonne River. Water flows from Beardmore Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased river flows in the coming hours. 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 EJ Beardmore Dam level bit.ly/BeardmoreStorageLevel  
• tune in to ABC Southern Queensland 711 AM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Balonne Shire Council http://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/  
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3EzWtDF 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.