ADVICE Burdekin Falls Dam

Update 2 – Saturday, 3 January 2026, 9:54am

STAY INFORMED – Burdekin Falls Dam spilling excess water into the Burdekin River.

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin Falls Dam is spilling excess water into the Burdekin River. Water flows from Burdekin Falls Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river flows over 72 hours.

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 Burdekin Falls Dam level bit.ly/BurdekinFallsStorageLevels
tune in to ABC North Queensland 630 AM
check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Burdekin Shire Council http://disaster.burdekin.qld.gov.au/, Charters Towers Regional Council http://getready.charterstowers.qld.gov.au/ or Whitsunday Regional Council http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/
monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3M3d6Ju 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 – Friday, 2 January 2026, 4:20pm

STAY INFORMED – Burdekin Falls Dam is likely to commence spilling excess water into the Burdekin River