Update 1 – Sunday, 1 November 2026, 3:53pm
STAY INFORMED – EJ Beardmore Dam releasing water into the Balonne River
Warning area: Downstream of EJ Beardmore Dam
Water flows are expected to remain within beds and banks of the river. Expect increased river flows throughout the day.
What you should do
Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:
- monitor EJ Beardmore Dam level bit.ly/BeardmoreStorageLevel
- tune in to ABC Southern Queensland 711 AM
- check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Balonne Shire Council http://emergency.balonne.qld.gov.au/
- monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/3EzWtDF or visit www.bom.gov.au/qld
- 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.