Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall recorded early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises in the upper Flinders River catchment, where minor flooding is possible at Richmond Post Office from overnight Friday into Saturday.
Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.50,steady,11:15 am Fri 13/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.20,rising,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.28,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Julia Creek,1.39,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.12,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.47,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.87,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
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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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming N/NW 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 30s.
Forecast for Augustus Downs (18.5731°S, 139.8677°E, 25m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 26° 26° 26° 25° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 34° 33° 33° 32° 31° 31° 32° Chance of rain 30% 30% 50% 50% 50% 90% 90% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 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 4
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Sunrise and sunset times
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 New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:13am EST 6:35am EST 7:17pm EST 7:39pm EST 3:18am EST 5:00pm EST 
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