Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:20 am Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
54mm rainfall in 1 hour to 01:05 AEST was recorded at Glen Dhu Road.
89mm rainfall in 4 hours to 04:00 AEST was recorded at Spanner Waterhole.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 8:20 am Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
This warning is now cancelled.
54mm rainfall in 1 hour to 01:05 AEST was recorded at Glen Dhu Road.
89mm rainfall in 4 hours to 04:00 AEST was recorded at Spanner Waterhole.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:16 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX FROM TUESDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX
Rainfall since Sunday across the Herbert River catchment is causing river level rises across the catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Halifax, with rises above the moderate flood level possible from Tuesday morning. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge, and may continue for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which may lead to further river level rises and additional flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is possible at Halifax. Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.22 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.26 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Halifax may exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) Tuesday 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 03:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,1.78,steady,6:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.79,rising,7:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.14,rising,7:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,5.06,rising,7:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.60,rising,8:07 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.00,rising,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.34,steady,6:51 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.22,rising,7:32 am Tue 27/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,3.95,falling,6:40 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,8.20,steady,8:08 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,8.39,rising,7:45 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,8.04,rising,7:50 am Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,4.26,rising,7:44 am Tue 27/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.49,falling,7:36 am Tue 27/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
This is a reissued warning.

Major Flood Warning For The Murray River And Minor Flood Warning For The Tully River
Issued at 12:47 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MURRAY FLATS TUESDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT EURAMO FROM TUESDAY MORNING
Heavy rainfall over parts of the Tully and Murray River catchments during Sunday and Monday has led to river level rises. Near major flooding is occurring along the Murray River at Upper Murray. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Murray Flats.
Further rainfall is forecast during Tuesday which may cause further river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria and North East Coastal Rivers.

Tully River:
River levels are rising along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 4.75 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Tully River at Euramo is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Murray River:
Near major flooding is occurring along the Murray River at Upper Murray.
No observations are currently available for the Murray River at Murray Flats. Based on the upstream gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Murray Flats is around the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Murray Flats may exceed the moderate flood level (7.50 m) around Tuesday mid-day. The river may exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) Tuesday evening. 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 Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.74,falling,12:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Tully River at Euramo,4.80,rising,12:44 am Tue 27/01/26
Clump Point Tide,1.30,rising,12:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Cardwell Tide,1.36,rising,12:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,8.90,falling,12:34 am Tue 27/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:34 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING TO EASE AT ST ANNS
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly along the Suttor River at St Anns, where the river level may fall below the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.22 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.22,steady,7:36 am Mon 26/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.18,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.23,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.55,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.30,steady,7:02 am Mon 26/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.62,steady,6:57 am Mon 26/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.90,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.22,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.03,steady,8:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,7:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.41,steady,8:55 am Mon 26/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.03,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.53,falling,9:18 am Mon 26/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.90,steady,9:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.50,steady,8:04 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,9:25 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.65,steady,8:35 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.44,falling,9:03 am Mon 26/01/26

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.