Advice – Peter Faust Dam spilling

Update 1 – Saturday, 7 March 2026, 5:45am

STAY INFORMED – Peter Faust Dam spilling excess water into the Proserpine River

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Peter Faust Dam 

Peter Faust Dam is spilling excess water into the Proserpine River. People downstream near the Proserpine River should STAY INFORMED. Expect increased river flows later today. 

What you should do 

• Do not enter floodwater, rivers or creeks. 

Stay informed

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:  

• monitor Peter Faust Dam level bit.ly/PeterFaustStorageLevels 
• tune in to ABC Tropical North 101.1 FM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Whitsunday Regional Council http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/ and Mackay Regional Council http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3M10BhE 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.