ADVICE | Julius Dam spilling excess water

Update 1 – Monday, 20 April 2026, 5:09pm

STAY INFORMED – Julius Dam spilling excess water into Leichhardt River

Warning level: ADVICE  

Warning area: Downstream of Julius Dam

Julius Dam is spilling excess water into Leichhardt River. People downstream of Julius Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows from Julius Dam are expected to remain within bed and banks or river.

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 Julius Dam level bit.ly/JuliusStorageLevels
• tune in to ABC North West 106.5 FM
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Mount Isa City Council https://dashboard.mountisa.qld.gov.au
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at 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.