Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:36 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

RIVER LEVELS HAVE EASED ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
Recent localised rainfall caused renewed river level rises and areas of flooding across the Nicholson catchment. River levels along the Albert River, including at Burketown Airstrip, Lower Nicholson and Gregory Rivers have now eased and no further flooding is expected.
Forecast showers over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels have eased at many locations, however, flooding may still be continuing at some low lying areas.

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:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.43,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Burketown Tide,2.58,falling,1:09 pm Mon 02/02/26

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 Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 28

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE CONTINUING AT BEDOURIE AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
The flood peak along Eyre Creek is passing Bedourie. Downstream at Glengyle, moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring as floodwaters continue arriving.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the catchment for the next few days, however, no significant rainfall and no impact on current river levels are expected.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek. Minor flooding is occurring along Kings Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.19 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during this week.

No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level at Glengyle is estimated to be around the moderate flood level and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) during this week into the next week. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.05,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.61,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,1.90,steady,6:30 am Mon 02/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.19,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.00,rising,7:35 am Mon 02/02/26

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 Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 52

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.
Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.73 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) until 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.38,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.41,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.11,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.83,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,6.73,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:31 AM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE LATER THIS WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville later this week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are around the moderate flood level and above the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at the moderate flood level of 4.00 m and falling, and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.80 m and steady on Saturday morning, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) later this week. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.39,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.00,falling,10:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.80,steady,9:00 am Sat 31/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.11,steady,9:55 am Mon 02/02/26

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.