WATCH AND ACT | Paradise Dam spill increasing

Update 3 – Monday, 9 March 2026, 12:17pm

Warning level: WATCH AND ACT  

Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam

WATCH AND ACT from Sunwater. Excess water spilling from Paradise Dam into Burnett River has increased significantly. Expect increased river flows later today. People downstream of Paradise Dam must MONITOR CONDITIONS as they are changing.

Call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger. Call the SES on 132500 for flood help.

More information here: bit.ly/RecandSafety

What you should do 

• Do not enter floodwater, rivers or creeks. If it’s flooded, forget it. 
• Decide if you, and the people you live with, will leave if floodwaters get close to your house.
• Be ready to move if the situation gets worse.

Stay informed 

Stay informed because conditions are changing:  

• monitor Paradise Dam level bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels  
• tune in to ABC Wide Bay 100.1 FM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Bundaberg Regional Council http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ and North Burnett Regional Council http://emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au/  
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3rsdhEL or visit www.bom.gov.au/qld  

An update will be issued if further action is required.   

Update 2 – Monday, 9 March 2026, 8:49am

STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam spilling excess water into Burnett River

Warning level: ADVICE

Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam

Paradise Dam commenced spilling excess water into Burnett River overnight.

People downstream of Paradise Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS.

Expect increased river flows today.

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 Paradise Dam level bit.ly/ParadiseStorageLevels
• Tune in to ABC Wide Bay 100.1 FM
• Check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Bundaberg Regional Council http://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/ and North Burnett Regional Council http://emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au/
• Monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3rsdhEL 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, 8 March 2026, 7:42pm

Paradise Dam is likely to spill excess water into Burnett River overnight. People downstream of Paradise Dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS.

Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river.

Expect increased river flows overnight.

More information here bit.ly/RecandSafety