ADVICE | Boondooma Dam spilling

Update 1 – Monday, 9 March 2026, 2:54am

STAY INFORMED – Boondooma Dam spilling excess water into Boyne River.  

Warning level: ADVICE  

Warning area: Downstream of Boondooma Dam  

Boondooma Dam is spilling excess water into Boyne River. Water flows from Boondooma Dam may contribute to localised flooding. Expect increased river flows. 

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 Boondooma Dam level bit.ly/BoondoomaStorageLevels
• tune in to ABC Wide Bay 100.1 FM  
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at North Burnett Regional Council http://emergency.northburnett.qld.gov.au and South Burnett Regional Council http://dashboard.southburnett.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.