Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 07:22 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE) OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
MAJOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT TAEMAS INTO MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS AND AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, AND LIKELY AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM SUNDAY EVENING ONWARDS
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Along the upper Burdekin, minor flooding is possible at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) overnight Sunday into Monday, as flows arrive from the upper Burdekin River at Gainsford and the Star River at Laroona.
Major flooding is expected to continue along the Cape River at Taemas for the remainder of Sunday and Monday, while a minor flood peak is likely from around Monday at St Anns along the Suttor River. As these flows move downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam, and is possible at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Sunday evening onwards. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.05 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with a minor peak likely from Monday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 9.71 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and Monday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam and possible at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge).
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is currently at 10.50 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim may peak near the minor flood level (12.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding.

The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.09 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may reach around 3.50 m from Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 9.78 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may reach around 12.00 m from Monday, with minor flooding.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.65 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may reach around 9.50 m from Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 6.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Sunday evening. The river may reach around 7.50 m from overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.05,rising,6:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.62,falling,6:05 pm Sun 22/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,9.71,steady,4:27 pm Sun 22/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.10,steady,7:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,9.83,steady,7:12 pm Sun 22/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.65,steady,5:10 pm Sun 22/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.45,steady,5:34 pm Sun 22/02/26

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 Herbert River
Issued at 10:28 AM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE LATE SUNDAY MORNING
Rainfall over the past couple of days has resulted in renewed minor flooding at Gleneagle Homestead. Further rainfall during Saturday has resulted in renewed rises at Abergowrie Bridge where minor flooding is likely late Sunday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring 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 remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is likely at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.92 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) late Sunday morning. The river may remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,3.41,falling,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,7.12,falling,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.89,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.86,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.95,steady,8:58 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.75,falling,10:14 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.48,steady,9:05 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.92,rising,9:29 am Sun 22/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.20,falling,10:12 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.00,steady,10:14 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.84,rising,10:11 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.64,rising,9:51 am Sun 22/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.66,steady,8:37 am Sun 22/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.59,rising,10:11 am Sun 22/02/26

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.