Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River And Final Flood Warning For The Lower Burdekin River
Issued at 01:25 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE SUTTOR RIVER AT ST ANNS FROM AROUND FRIDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE LOWER BURDEKIN RIVER AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Belyando and Suttor catchments has caused river level rises across the upper catchments. Minor flooding is possible from around Friday along the Suttor River at St Anns as upstream flows arrive.
Elevated river levels are occurring along the lower Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, however river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.39 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from around Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding is no longer expected along the lower Burdekin River.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 7.28 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is expected to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 7.20 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m).

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.55 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m).

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 Wednesday 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.78,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Mon 09/03/26
Star River at Laroona,3.55,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.60,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.92,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.70,falling,7:12 am Mon 09/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,1.12,steady,12:56 pm Mon 09/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.22,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.71,steady,10:27 am Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.27,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,4.93,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.28,rising,12:39 pm Mon 09/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.72,falling,12:54 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.65,steady,12:27 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,7.20,falling,12:50 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.60,falling,1:12 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.50,falling,12:43 pm Mon 09/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.74,steady,12:54 pm Mon 09/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:29 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND NO LONGER LIKELY AT HALIFAX
ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE LIKELY TO REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL INTO TUESDAY
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. A minor flood peak is expected to have occurred during Sunday at Gleneagle Homestead, with the river level now estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. River level rises have occurred downstream of Gleneagle, where the river level at Abergowrie Bridge is steady just below the minor flood level. Minor flooding is no longer likely at Halifax.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjacent catchments.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is expected that the river level peaked during Sunday with minor flooding, and is now falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Near minor flooding is likely to continue along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.76 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

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 Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.52,steady,7:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.75,steady,7:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.28,falling,7:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.98,steady,7:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.80,falling,8:14 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.40,steady,5:55 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.32,falling,7:15 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.77,steady,8:08 am Mon 09/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.60,falling,7:48 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.90,steady,7:53 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.84,steady,7:12 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.64,falling,7:54 am Mon 09/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.76,steady,5:37 am Mon 09/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.07,steady,8:09 am Mon 09/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River
Issued at 08:00 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT GIRU
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Haughton catchment since Friday morning. A moderate peak was observed observed on late Saturday afternoon, and levels dropped below the minor level early Sunday morning.
A peak below minor following renewed rises was observed along the Haughton River at Giru on Sunday evening, with river levels having fallen further below the minor level into Monday morning.
Further rainfall is expected over the next few days which may contribute to renewed river levels rises. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be issued if required.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Haughton River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Haughton River at Giru.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.13 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m). 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,1.25,falling,7:12 am Mon 09/03/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,4.61,falling,7:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.30,falling,7:56 am Mon 09/03/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.13,falling,7:07 am Mon 09/03/26

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.