Update 1 – Thursday, 5 November 2026, 5:11pm
STAY INFORMED – Paradise Dam to spill water into Burnett River
Warning area: Downstream of Paradise Dam
Water flows from Paradise Dam are expected to remain within beds and banks of river. Expect increased river flows in the coming days.
What you should do
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
- 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.