ADVICE | Teemburra Dam

Update 1 – Friday, 28 March 2025, 8:47am

STAY INFORMED – Teemburra Dam spilling excess water 

Warning level: ADVICE 

Warning area: Downstream of Teemburra Dam 

ADVICE from Sunwater. Teemburra Dam is spilling excess water into Teemburra Creek. People downstream of the dam should STAY INFORMED and MONITOR CONDITIONS. Water flows may contribute to widespread flooding. Expect increased river flows. 

What you should do 

• Decide what you will do if flooding starts.  
• Stay out of rivers, creeks and floodwater.  

Stay informed

Stay informed because conditions could change rapidly:

• monitor Teemburra Dam level bit.ly/TeemburraStorageLevels     
• tune in to ABC Tropical North 101.1 FM 
• check local updates, road closures and evacuation information at Mackay Regional Council http://disaster.mackay.qld.gov.au/
• monitor river and rainfall conditions at bit.ly/2UBXUa8 or visit www.bom.gov.au/qld  
• call Triple Zero (000) if your life is in danger    
• for flood help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the SES Assistance QLD app.

An update will be issued if further action is required.