Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:41 AM AEST on Friday 30 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE HERBERT RIVER
Flooding has eased along the Herbert River. Small renewed rises are occurring along the lower Herbert River at Halifax, but are not expected to reach the minor flood level.
No significant rainfall was recorded in the last 48 hours. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased.
No current river level observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to have fallen below the minor flood level during Thursday evening and to continue falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased, with small renewed rises occurring at Halifax.
Renewed rises along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked below the minor flood level during Thursday evening. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 4.57 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.61 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

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:
Wild River at Silver Valley,1.79,steady,9:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.36,falling,9:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.89,falling,9:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.71,steady,9:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.80,steady,9:28 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.10,steady,8:59 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.39,falling,9:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.57,falling,9:24 am Fri 30/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.45,falling,9:15 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.00,falling,9:15 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.89,falling,8:50 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.84,steady,8:46 am Fri 30/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.61,rising,9:18 am Fri 30/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.43,falling,9:09 am Fri 30/01/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin River
Issued at 10:25 AM AEST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT SELLHEIM (MACROSSAN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded over the last few days, causing significant river level rises along the upper Burdekin River and its tributaries. A below minor peak was observed at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.
River level rises are likely along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the Burdekin River catchment over the next few days.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge). Minor flooding is easing at Mt Fullstop.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked below the minor flood level early Thursday morning. The river is currently at 9.45 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.89,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:45 am Thu 29/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.96,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Star River at Laroona,3.60,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,8.19,falling,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.73,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,9.45,falling,10:03 am Thu 29/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.37,steady,9:57 am Thu 29/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.61,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.52,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.86,steady,4:28 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.42,rising,9:55 am Thu 29/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.94,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.58,rising,10:01 am Thu 29/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.70,rising,10:08 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.35,falling,9:59 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.60,falling,9:32 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.45,steady,9:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,10:11 am Thu 29/01/26

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.