Advice – Paradise Dam Spilling

Update 1 – Friday, 13 February 2026, 10:46pm

STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into the 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 may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased river flows in 6-12 hours overnight.

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  Sunwater: Storage Levels
• 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.

An update will be issued if further action is required.