An EMERGENCY ALERT has been issued at 5.15pm, 10 January by Whitsunday Local Disaster Management Group.

Whitsunday Disaster Management Group Flood Watch and Act warning.

The Don River affecting Bowen, is expected to peak overnight 10 Jan 2026.

MONITOR CONDITIONS, warn neighbours and prepare to move to higher ground if conditions change.

Conditions could change quickly.

For more information listen to local radio or visit http://disaster.whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au/

Emergency alert warning

For assistance with a life-threatening situation phone Triple Zero (000) immediately.

For assistance with non-life-threatening situations — such as help with a damaged roof or storm damage — phone SES on 132 500.

Keep up to date with the latest weather advice at Queensland Warnings Summary (bom.gov.au).

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