Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GIRU
River levels at Giru have fallen below the minor flood level following a moderate flood peak Thursday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast during the weekend, where renewed rises are possible across the catchment. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Haughton River catchment ahead of renewed flood risk from the weekend onwards.
Major Creek:
Flooding is no longer occurring along Major Creek.
Haughton River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.73 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Renewed river level rises remain possible from Saturday morning 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,0.65,falling,11:27 am Fri 02/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.70,falling,11:30 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.73,falling,11:40 am Fri 02/01/26
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.
Forecast
Barratta (19.5311°S, 147.2136°E, 5m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light before dawn then becoming E 15 to 25 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Barratta (19.5311°S, 147.2136°E, 5m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 22° 22° 21° 21° 22° 22° 22° Maximum 27° 27° 27° 29° 30° 29° 30° Chance of rain 90% 80% 90% 70% 60% 60% 80% Likely amount 40-80mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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 15
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(km/h)Wind direction E E E E ESE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE Relative humidity 93% 86% 92% 84% 90% 80% 81% 69% 78% 66% 74% 61% 74% 61% Dew point 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 21°C 20°C 22°C 21°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Barratta (19.5311°S, 147.2136°E, 5m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:12am EST 5:36am EST 6:53pm EST 7:18pm EST 6:57pm EST 4:53am EST 
Full moon
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
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