ADVICE – Paradise Dam spilling

Update 1 – Sunday, 21 April 2024, 4:46am

STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River 

Warning level: ADVICE  

Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam

Paradise Dam is spilling excess water into Burnett River. Water flows from Paradise Dam People downstream of Paradise Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river flows in 6-12 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 Paradise Dam level bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels 
• tune in to ABC Wide Bay 100.1 FM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Bundaberg Regional Council http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ and North Burnett Regional Council http://emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au/  
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3rsdhEL 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.