Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 12:40 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS WEDNESDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River, and minor flooding is occurring at Taemas, where moderate flooding is likely from Wednesday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is likely at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.41 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Wednesday morning. 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 Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,2.26,steady,12:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.41,rising,12:15 am Wed 18/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.34,steady,11:35 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 12:04 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND LIKELY AT HALIFAX FROM LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the last few days has resulted in river level rises across the upper Herbert catchment. Moderate flooding is likely to develop at Gleneagle Homestead overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge and is likely at Halifax from late Wednesday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is likely at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (8.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.02 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to peak above the minor flood level (6.00 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.51 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.97,falling,11:15 pm Tue 17/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.72,falling,11:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,7.52,rising,11:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.16,steady,11:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.80,rising,11:59 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.25,rising,11:41 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.38,rising,10:55 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,7.02,rising,11:59 pm Tue 17/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,3.05,falling,11:53 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,7.25,rising,11:47 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.29,rising,11:44 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.99,rising,11:45 pm Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.51,rising,11:49 pm Tue 17/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.05,falling,11:39 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.