Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

RIVER LEVELS ARE ELEVATED ALONG THE NICHOLSON, GREGORY, AND ALBERT RIVERS
River levels are elevated along the Gregory, Albert, and Nicholson Rivers. At Burketown Airstrip, it is expected that the river level is rising as flows arrive from upstream.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River level rises are occurring along the Gregory and Nicholson Rivers, and are expected to be occurring along the Albert River at Burketown over the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.66,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,3.26,falling,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Burketown Tide,3.17,falling,1:05 pm Wed 21/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.