Seqwater’s Flood Operations Centre mobilised at 12:00PM on Wednesday 2 April 2025.

North Pine Dam

Flood releases from North Pine dam have stopped. Operational releases via the regulator to continue this evening. 

Youngs Crossing has reopened. 

Wivenhoe Dam

Flood releases began at 10:00 am. These releases are expected to inundate Twin Bridges, Savages Crossing and Colleges Crossing. 

It is not expected that Fernvale Bridge,Burtons Bridge, Bells Crossing (Kholo Bridge), Mt Crosby Weir Bridge or the Mt Crosby Vehicle Bridge will be affected at this time.

Somerset Dam

Flood releases through the regulators began at 8:00AM.

Un-gated dams

A number of un-gated dams continue to spill as a result of recent rainfall in the dam catchments across South East Queensland:

Un-gated dams are designed to spill during periods of heavy rain to ensure the protection and safety of the dam. Read more about how gated and un-gated dams work here.

Avoid potential hazards downstream of dams such as fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.

Some lakes and recreation sites may close during wet weather for public safety. Before planning a day out, visit Recreation and Safety Notices.

For more detailed information on releases, see Dam Release Updates

River level information is available from the Bureau of Meteorology website.

Who to contact

• Road and crossing closures or other flood impacts: Follow updates from your local council or visit www.qld.traffic.qld.gov.au
• Weather warnings and river heights: www.bom.gov.au
• Community to contact 1300 737 928 or email [email protected]
• Media to contact Seqwater media team on 07 3247 3000 or email [email protected]
• Dam release hotline 1800 613 122 to hear the latest dam release update.

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