Source: Bureau of Meteorology

For people in Capricornia and parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:22 pm Monday, 12 January 2026.

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji continues moving inland, bringing heavy rainfall.

Weather Situation: Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is currently located over the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district, weakening as it continues slowly tracking northwesterly over land. The system is bringing moist onshore flow to its south, continuing to support the risk of heavy rainfall.

HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is possible about the Capricornia, Central Highlands and Coalfields, and far eastern Central West forecast districts tonight, with conditions expected to gradually ease Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 to 90 mm are likely with isolated falls up to 140 mm possible.

Flood Watch and Warning products are also current for large parts of Queensland. For all current warnings and watches please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Locations which may be affected include Gladstone, Emerald, Rockhampton, Biloela, Blackwater and Yeppoon.

99 mm was recorded at Sunny Park in the 6 hours to 7:28 am.

113 mm was recorded at Fitzroy Developmental Road in the 6 hours to 4:39 am.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.