Advice | Kinchant Dam – water releases expected

Update 1 – Tuesday, 17 February 2026, 11:01am

STAY INFORMED – Kinchant Dam is likely to reach its maximum operating level (87%) with excess water releases expected into Sandy Creek later today.

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Kinchant Dam

Kinchant Dam is likely to reach its maximum operating level (87%) with excess water releases expected into Sandy Creek later today. People near Sandy Creek, Mirani and Eton should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS.

Water flows from Kinchant Dam may contribute to impacts at Antoneys Crossing and Curran’s Crossing and may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased flows in 6-12 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 Kinchant Dam level bit.ly/KinchantStorageLevels
• tune in to ABC Tropical North 101.1 FM
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Mackay Regional Council http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/2UBXUa8 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.