WATCH AND ACT – Severe weather warning

Published on 09 March 2026

Severe Weather Warning - Watch and Act

Monday 9 March, 3.30pm

*Warning no longer current*

Severe weather is expected to continue across the Fraser Coast this evening.

Heavy rainfall may cause dangerous flash flooding, and damaging wind gusts of up to 120 km/h are possible.

River levels are continuing to rise, with minor to moderate flooding possible on the Mary River at Maryborough at around 7 metres.

Granville Bridge will close when the river reaches around 5.7 metres.

Prepare now:
• Seek shelter 
• Secure loose outdoor items
• Stay off the roads – if it’s flooded, forget it

If your life is in danger, call 000.

For non-life threatening emergency assistance, call SES on 132 500.

Stay informed via the Fraser Coast Disaster Dashboard and Bureau of Meteorology warnings.

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