ADVICE | EJ Beardmore Dam is releasing excess water

Update 2 – Monday, 16 March 2026, 8:34am

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 may contribute to localised flooding. People downstream of Beardmore Dam should STAY INFORMED.

What you should do  

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.
• Do not enter floodwater, rivers or creeks.

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.

An update will be issued if further action is required. 

Update 1 – Sunday, 15 March 2026, 3:18pm

ADVICE from Sunwater. EJ Beardmore Dam is expected to commence releases overnight into the Balonne River. People downstream of Beardmore Dam should STAY INFORMED. Expect increased river flows overnight. Get full warnings at https://bit.ly/RecandSafety