Seqwater’s Flood Operations Centre has mobilised. 

Flood releases have commenced from North Pine Dam.

The threat of heavy rainfall is expected to reduce tomorrow. Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue over the next few days. 

North Pine Dam

Flood releases began at 11:00pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026.

Releases, combined with river and creek flows downstream of the dam, have now flooded Youngs Crossing Road which is now closed.

If you are downstream of the dam, stay away from fast flowing or deep water near waterways and floodplains.

Ungated dams

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

• Enoggera Dam
• Ewen Maddock Dam    
• Gold Creek Dam    
• Lake Macdonald
• Maroon Dam    
• Sideling Creek Dam    
• Wappa Dam    
• Cedar Pocket Dam.

Ungated 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 ungated dams work here: https://www.seqwater.com.au/news/what-difference-between-gated-and-ungated-dam. 

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

Who to contact

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

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