Stay informed – Advice – Flood

Issued: 4.30 pm Friday 13 March 2026

Next update: as the situation changes.

Bundaberg Regional Council advises people in the Bundaberg Region, including in the following locations:

• Bungadoo
• Pine Creek
• Morganville
• Sandy Hook
• South Kolan
• Givelda
• Electra
• Duingal
• Goodnight Scrub
• Bundaberg North
• Bundaberg East
• Bundaberg South
• Bundaberg Central

to STAY INFORMED of the ongoing isolation, health and safety risks following major flooding on the Burnett River.  

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?

The Bureau of Meteorology advises the Burnett River at Walla is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Friday. The river may fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The Burnett River at Bundaberg is below the minor flood level however residents are reminded that health, safety and wellbeing risks still exist.

• Rural and remote communities are experiencing extended isolation. Check on friends, family, and neighbours in the area. If you or someone you know has isolation concerns report it immediately. If you haven’t heard from someone who you think could be isolated report it immediately. For non-life-threatening assistance, contact SES on 132500. If you have any concerns for the safety or welfare of someone who could be isolated contact Policelink on 131 444. In a life-threatening emergency call QPS on triple zero (000).
• Avoid unnecessary travel in flood impacted areas. Safety assessments are still ongoing and not every location has been confirmed safe.
• Sandbags that have been in contact with water need to be thrown away. Sturdy gloves should be worn when handling wet sandbags as they can contain chemicals, waste, and diseases from water. Don’t place sandbags in household wheelie bins.
• Floodwater is contaminated. Avoid floodwater and during clean up 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. Access more health information here: https://www.bundaberg.qld.gov.au/Community/Disaster-management/Recovering-from-a-disaster/Flood-recovery
• 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.
• Maritime warning – Avoid operating a vessel on the water, unless absolutely necessary. Debris may still be in the water and can cause damage to vessels. Aids to Navigation may be off station. Uncharted and unseen submerged hazards such as sunken vessels or large trees pose a significant risk. More information: https://www.qldmaritime.msq.qld.gov.au/

What you need to do:

• Check on friends, family, and neighbours in the area. If you or someone you know has isolation concerns report it immediately. If you haven’t heard from someone who you think could be isolated report it immediately. For non-life-threatening assistance, contact SES on 132500. If you have any concerns for the safety or welfare of someone who could be isolated contact Policelink on 131 444. In a life-threatening emergency call QPS on triple zero (000).
• If your property has been flood impacted, make sure it 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
• Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water. If it’s flooded, forget it.
• Consider the consequences of road and bridge closures. Damage to roads, bridges or buildings caused by flooding may exist in your area. Consider the need to make alternate arrangements for work, children, and travel.
• Drive to conditions and remain alert. Be aware of road hazards including mud, debris, and water in low lying areas.
• Obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
• Stay away from creeks, rivers, and drains.

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:
  • 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.
• Community Recovery services are available at:
  • The Community Recovery Hub at the Bundaberg TAFE at 118 Walker Street – 9 am to 4 pm daily from Friday 13 March
  • The Pop Up Recovery Hub at Bundaberg Neighbourhood Centre at 111 Targo Street 9 am to 4 pm daily from Friday 13 March to Friday 20 March.
• The Community Recovery Lifeline Hotline provides a dedicated disaster counselling support line to assist disaster affected people and communities as well as a Farmer to Farmer support. Call 1800 116 671 (8 am to 8 pm).

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/widebay 
• 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.