Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 02:30 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE DURING MONDAY NIGHT
Rainfall during Sunday and Monday morning across the lower Herbert River catchment is causing river level rises across the lower parts of the catchment. Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge during Monday night.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday, which may lead to further river level rises across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.22 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Monday night with forecast rainfall.
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 Tuesday 27 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,1.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.66,steady,1:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,2.22,steady,1:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.24,steady,1:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.55,steady,2:21 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.95,falling,2:26 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.87,falling,12:45 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.17,falling,2:20 pm Mon 26/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,4.35,falling,2:01 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.70,rising,2:25 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.99,rising,2:24 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.69,rising,2:24 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,1.56,rising,2:21 pm Mon 26/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.44,rising,2:07 pm 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.
Forecast
Bohle (19.2624°S, 146.7123°E, 14m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. 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 in the evening.
Forecast for Bohle (19.2624°S, 146.7123°E, 14m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
Minimum 24° 25° 25° 24° 24° 23° 25° Maximum 30° 31° 32° 31° 32° 32° 32° Chance of rain 90% 20% 10% 40% 50% 30% 30% Likely amount 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No 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 24
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE ESE E E E ENE E ENE SSE ENE SW NE N NNE Relative humidity 84% 92% 76% 71% 70% 63% 69% 65% 71% 61% 68% 63% 72% 69% Dew point 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 24°C 25°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Bohle (19.2624°S, 146.7123°E, 14m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:31am EST 5:54am EST 6:57pm EST 7:20pm EST 12:21pm EST 11:51pm EST
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