Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 52
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.
Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.73 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) until Tuesday.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.38,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.41,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.11,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.83,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,6.73,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
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.
Forecast
Ilfracombe (23.4901°S, 144.51°E, 211m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds in the SE. Winds NE/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening.
Forecast for Ilfracombe (23.4901°S, 144.51°E, 211m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
Minimum 27° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 42° 36° 35° 35° 38° 37° 38° Chance of rain 90% 60% 40% 40% 30% 20% 10% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 20
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW ENE ENE E ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE ENE NE ENE NE E Relative humidity 56% 27% 60% 40% 63% 41% 64% 41% 62% 33% 60% 33% 56% 30% Dew point 22°C 18°C 21°C 20°C 21°C 19°C 22°C 19°C 22°C 19°C 21°C 18°C 21°C 17°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Ilfracombe (23.4901°S, 144.51°E, 211m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:38am EST 6:02am EST 7:11pm EST 7:35pm EST 7:33pm EST 5:59am EST
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