Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 02:55 PM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

NEAR MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT INGHAM PUMP STATION AND GAIRLOCH OVERNIGHT TUESDAY
Rainfall since Sunday across the Herbert River catchment is causing river level rises across the catchment. Near moderate flooding is occurring at Halifax. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge, and is likely to continue for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. With forecast rainfall, minor flooding is possible at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which may lead to further river level rises and additional flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Near moderate flooding is occurring at Halifax. Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge, and is possible at Ingham and Gairloch.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.77 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 8.39 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 8.09 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gairloch may exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.46 m and rising, just below the moderate flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may remain around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Small renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,1.86,rising,2:00 pm Tue 27/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.07,rising,2:00 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.26,falling,2:00 pm Tue 27/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,4.87,steady,2:00 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.70,rising,2:37 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.65,rising,12:42 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.13,rising,2:15 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.77,rising,2:43 pm Tue 27/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,4.05,steady,2:19 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,8.10,steady,2:25 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,8.39,falling,2:36 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,8.09,falling,1:55 pm Tue 27/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,4.46,steady,2:37 pm Tue 27/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.09,rising,2:34 pm Tue 27/01/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:28 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS
The river level is currently near the minor flood level and falling along the Suttor River at St Anns. Small renewed rises are possible and the river level may remain around the minor level into Wednesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
River levels have fallen just below the minor flood level at St Anns. Renewed rises to minor flood level possible.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.88 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) into Wednesday.

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 Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.52,rising,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Paluma Dam,0.22,rising,6:45 am Tue 27/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,2.46,rising,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Star River at Laroona,5.05,falling,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.23,steady,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.81,rising,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.20,rising,8:01 am Tue 27/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.52,steady,6:57 am Tue 27/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.82,steady,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.88,falling,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.10,steady,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.96,steady,7:28 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.26,steady,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.99,steady,8:00 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.13,steady,6:42 am Tue 27/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.57,steady,7:50 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.50,falling,7:20 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.10,steady,7:20 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,1.55,steady,9:14 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.00,steady,8:57 am Tue 27/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.59,falling,9:11 am Tue 27/01/26

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.