Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:00 AM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. Minor flooding may to continue at Gleneagle for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.
Showers are forecast over the next few days but are unlikely to cause significant renewed river rises.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently above the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 4.77 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.71,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.78,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.51,falling,8:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.01,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.15,falling,8:49 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.53,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.77,steady,7:54 am Sat 14/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.50,falling,8:20 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.05,steady,8:37 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.84,falling,8:12 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.74,steady,8:45 am Sat 14/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.36,steady,8:37 am Sat 14/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.92,falling,8:39 am Sat 14/03/26
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
Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the N, most likely in the afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds E 25 to 35 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 29 to 34.
Forecast for Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
Minimum 21° 21° 22° 21° 21° 22° 22° Maximum 31° 30° 31° 31° 31° 30° 30° Chance of rain 5% 30% 5% 5% 5% 10% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 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 25
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(km/h)Wind direction E E E E E E E E E ESE ESE SE ESE ESE Relative humidity 59% 39% 68% 49% 67% 45% 68% 42% 67% 40% 65% 44% 63% 45% Dew point 17°C 16°C 19°C 19°C 18°C 18°C 19°C 17°C 18°C 16°C 18°C 17°C 18°C 17°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:03am EST 6:25am EST 6:40pm EST 7:02pm EST 1:35am EST 3:26pm EST
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