Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 02:23 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Following recent renewed rises, a major flood peak was observed along the Flinders River at Walkers Bend Wednesday evening. River levels are slowly falling with moderate flooding occurring.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend peaked at 8.41 m around 10:50 pm Wednesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 7.71 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.30 m) over the weekend. The river is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) by Monday.
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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 30 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.69,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.66,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.19,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.92,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Julia Creek,1.40,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,0.91,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,7.71,falling,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
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.
Forecast
Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the N late this afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Light winds becoming S/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary 
Minimum 19° 21° 24° 25° 26° 25° 26° Maximum 34° 34° 36° 37° 35° 36° 36° Chance of rain 5% 30% 20% 20% 50% 50% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
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(km/h)Wind direction S SSE SSE NE SSE ENE ESE E ESE E ESE ESE ESE SE Relative humidity 56% 40% 53% 51% 73% 50% 69% 49% 71% 53% 74% 53% 64% 44% Dew point 13°C 18°C 16°C 22°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 22°C 21°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:26am EST 6:47am EST 6:46pm EST 7:08pm EST 4:17pm EST 3:06am EST 
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