ADVICE | Julius Dam likely to spill overnight

Update 2 – Saturday, 27 December 2025, 9:24am

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. Water flows from Julius Dam may contribute to localised overland flooding. Expect increased river flows today and tomorrow.

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.   

Update 1 – Friday, 26 December 2025, 6:21pm

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. Water flows from Julius Dam may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased river flows overnight and tomorrow. 

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.