Advice | Eungella Dam returned to regular operating conditions

Update 2 – Wednesday, 21 January 2026, 1:55pm

ADVICE from Sunwater – Eungella Dam is continuing to spill excess water into Broken River. Eungella Dam has returned to regular operating conditions. Expect decreased river flows over coming days. Stay informed at bit.ly/EungellaStorageLevels

Update 1 – Sunday, 11 January 2026, 1:20pm

STAY INFORMED – Eungella Dam spilling excess water into Broken River.  

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Eungella Dam

Eungella Dam is spilling excess water into the Broken River. Water flows from Eungella Dam are expected to contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased river flows later today.

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 Eungella dam level bit.ly/EungellaStorageLevels
• 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/ and Whitsunday Regional Council http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/2CT116D 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.

An update will be issued if further action is required.