Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 01:18 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 37
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The latest flood peak continues to move along the lower Flinders River, and renewed rises are likely at Walkers Bend over the next few days.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.17 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. A major flood peak is likely to occur from mid this week.
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 03:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.74,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.33,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,5.59,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Julia Creek,1.44,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.40,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.01,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,4.46,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.17,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
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
Gununa (16.6668°S, 139.1789°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Medium chance of showers near the E coast, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Gununa (16.6668°S, 139.1789°E, 1m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 25° 25° 25° 26° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 32° 32° 33° 33° 32° 31° 31° Chance of rain 60% 70% 30% 50% 30% 80% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger 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 7
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE E SE E S SE SSW SE SSE SSE SSE SE SE E Relative humidity 79% 73% 74% 69% 73% 59% 75% 60% 61% 49% 61% 58% 73% 65% Dew point 25°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 22°C 24°C 23°C 21°C 19°C 20°C 21°C 23°C 23°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Gununa (16.6668°S, 139.1789°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:26am EST 6:48am EST 6:52pm EST 7:13pm EST 11:45am EST 11:00pm EST 
Waxing crescent
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