Issued: 6 am Thursday 12 March 2026
Next update: as the situation changes.
Bundaberg Regional Council advises people in the following location(s):
- Bundaberg North
- Bundaberg East
- Bundaberg South
- Bundaberg Central
can RETURN WITH CAUTION following major flooding and potential damage to the area.
For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132500, 132500.qld.gov.au, or the SES Assistance Qld app on Android or iOS. In a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
What are we expecting?
- Flood water is going down, but it is still dangerous because of potential impacts to infrastructure, including electrical hazards.
- We are assessing if there has been significant flood damage to infrastructure and if there are any dangerous hazards within the area.
- Both the Burnett Traffic and Tallon Bridges are now open and communities can return to Bundaberg North with care.
What you need to do:
- Drive slowly if going back home, remain alert. Be aware of fallen powerlines, trees and other hazards.
- If you come to a flooded road, turn around and go another way. Do not drive through floodwater.
- Tap water in homes is safe to drink, where available.
- Mobile phones and internet might not work, particularly in Bundaberg South. Telephone calls are prioritised over internet data in this location.
- Power is off in some places. These will be restored when it is safe. There may also be electrical hazards. Even if your property has not been inundated electrical equipment leading into your house or business may have been damaged and this may also cause delays.
- The number of mosquitos can grow after a flood. Protect your health and safety by using repellent, wear closed in shoes, long sleeves and pants, and empty containers that have water in them.
- Avoid floodwaters. Sewerage pump stations have been inundated and floodwaters will be contaminated.
If your home or business has been flooded:
- Make sure your property is safe before entering. Check for damage to windows, walls and the roof and be careful of potential dangers including asbestos.
- Make sure the electricity and gas are turned off before going inside.
- If power points, electrical equipment, appliances or electrical hot water systems have been exposed to floodwater or are water damaged in any way, they must be inspected by a qualified electrician before use.
- Gas appliances and gas bottles that have been exposed to floodwater should be inspected for safety before use.
- Sandbags that have been in contact with floodwater need to be thrown away. Sturdy gloves should be worn when handling wet sandbags as they can contain chemicals, waste, and diseases from floodwater.
- Protect your health and safety; wear boots, gloves and protective clothing when cleaning up, wash your hands and clothes often, throw away food that should be kept cold or frozen if you lost power.
- If safe, clean, and dry out the building as soon as you can.
Support and recovery help:
- Go to Bundaberg Regional Council’s website for clean-up and recovery information: https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/Community/Disaster-management/Recovering-from-a-disaster/Flood-recovery
- For general relief and recovery information go to the Get Ready Queensland website (After a Disaster).
- Natural disasters can affect your mental health. If you need help, call any of these groups:Â
- Lifeline: Go to lifeline.org.au or phone 13 11 14.
- Beyond Blue: Go to beyondblue.org.au or phone 1300 224 636.
- Kids Helpline: Go to kidshelpline.com.au or phone 1800 551 800.
For more information:
- Follow our local council disaster dashboard here https://disaster.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/.
- Listen to your local radio 100.1 ABC Wide Bay https://www.abc.net.au/widebayÂ
- For power outage information go to ergon.com.au/network
- Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall, and river heights at the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
- In a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
- For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132500, 132500.qld.gov.au, or the SES Assistance Qld app on Android or iOS.
- Check road closures at the QLD Traffic website or for phone service call 13 19 40.
- Check disruptions to public transport at the Translink website.
