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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 08:29 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT ST ANNS
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor Rivers catchment caused river level rises along the Suttor River and its tributaries.
A minor flood peak was observed at St Anns on Thursday 19 March, followed by a second flood peak just below the minor flood level observed on Tuesday 24 March at St Anns.
River levels at St Anns are expected to remain below the minor flood level and flooding is no longer expected.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding no longer expected along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 3.88 m around 08:00 am Tuesday, just below the minor level (4.00 m). The river is currently at 3.83 m and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.82,steady,7:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.83,steady,7:00 am Wed 25/03/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.