Weather Update

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Published
28, March 2025
Conditions are expected to gradually ease over the weekend.

The weather system responsible for recent widespread rainfall is now moving eastward through the Maranoa, with conditions expected to gradually ease over the weekend.

The Maranoa Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) remains at ALERT, ensuring ongoing support to residents and communities, particularly those in isolated areas. This status will be reviewed in the coming days as weather and access conditions continue to improve.
Supporting Isolated Communities

Council continues to work closely with residents south of Mungallala and Mitchell, including resupply of essential goods where required.

A special thank you to JD Helicopters for assisting with a food drop earlier today.

Latest Forecast Summary (from Bureau of Meteorology)

  • Friday: Showers. Rainfall: 5–10 mm, Chance: 90%
  • Saturday: Possible thunderstorm. Rainfall: 1–5 mm, Chance: 80%
  • Sunday: Clearing shower. Rainfall: <1 mm, Chance: 50%

Travel & Safety Reminders

Some roads remain affected by water, with additional closures still possible.
Latest road updates: dashboard.maranoa.qld.gov.au

Travel safely – If it’s flooded, forget it.

This will be the final regular update for this weather event, unless further action or notification is required. Council extends its sincere thanks to all residents for their vigilance, cooperation, and community spirit throughout the recent weather conditions.

supplies dropped to isolated residents

Jack Douglas from JD Helicopters with Maranoa Regional Council staff arranging essential goods to resupply residents isolated by flooding.