Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 02:58 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT MURRAY FLATS
Heavy rainfall over parts of the Murray River catchment Sunday night into Monday has led to river level rises. Flooding has been observed in the upper Murray which is now easing. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Murray Flats.
Further rainfall is forecast into 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.

Murray River:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding estimated to be occurring along the Murray River.
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 remain around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Monday afternoon. 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 03:30 PM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.07,falling,2:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Tully River at Euramo,3.75,rising,1:29 pm Mon 26/01/26
Clump Point Tide,2.22,rising,2:36 pm Mon 26/01/26
Cardwell Tide,2.49,rising,2:40 pm Mon 26/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,4.15,falling,2:44 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.

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.

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.