Bundaberg Alert Downgraded

In response to the severe flooding at Burnett River, the Bundaberg Local Disaster Management Group has downgraded the emergency alert to a “WATCH & ACT – NOT SAFE TO RETURN” status as of 12:15 pm on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The initial emergency alert, urging immediate evacuation, was issued at 1:06 pm on Tuesday, March 10, due to rapidly rising water levels that threatened the Bundaberg area including North, South, Central, and East regions.

Residents were advised to evacuate as the Burnett River was projected to exceed 7.0 meters by 3 pm Tuesday, with expectations of reaching up to 7.5 meters overnight. Bridge access to Bundaberg North was also scheduled to close by 3 pm on the same day to ensure resident safety.

The Queensland Police Service continues to urge the public to stay informed through local ABC radio on 100.1 FM and online updates at the Bundaberg disaster management website. For life-threatening emergencies, residents should dial Triple Zero (000), and for non-urgent flood assistance, the SES can be contacted at 132 500. The latest weather updates can be monitored through the Bureau of Meteorology’s Queensland Warnings Summary.

This situation remains critical, and the authorities are closely monitoring the conditions to provide timely updates and assistance.