Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.76 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.
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 17 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.73,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.39,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Julia Creek,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.07,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.53,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.76,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
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
Idalia (19.3073°S, 146.8039°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers along the coastal fringe, slight chance elsewhere. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Idalia (19.3073°S, 146.8039°E, 2m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 23° 25° 24° 24° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 31° 30° 30° 30° Chance of rain 70% 40% 50% 60% 60% 90% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No 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 15
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE E SSE E SSE E SSE ESE SSE ESE SSE ESE SSE ESE Relative humidity 71% 59% 76% 66% 74% 66% 76% 70% 79% 75% 80% 73% 78% 69% Dew point 22°C 21°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 23°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Idalia (19.3073°S, 146.8039°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:54am EST 6:16am EST 6:28pm EST 6:50pm EST 3:20am EST 4:35pm EST 
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