Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:18 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Heavy rain has eased about Northern Queensland

Warnings for Saturday 21 February

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central West
This warning is now cancelled.
60 mm was recorded at Redbank Creek in the 60 min to 6:55 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Upper Poison Creek in the 30 min to 4:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 11:18 pm Saturday, 21 February 2026.

Heavy rain has eased about Northern Queensland

Warnings for Saturday 21 February

cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin and Central West
This warning is now cancelled.
60 mm was recorded at Redbank Creek in the 60 min to 6:55 pm.
46 mm was recorded at Upper Poison Creek in the 30 min to 4:25 pm.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:49 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
Rainfall over the past couple days resulted in renewed minor flooding at Gleneagle Homestead. With further rainfall from Saturday afternoon, minor flooding is likely to develop at Abergowrie Bridge.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the weekend, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is likely along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.22 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

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 Sunday 22 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,3.47,falling,8:24 pm Sat 21/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.67,steady,8:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.50,steady,8:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.95,rising,8:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.00,steady,8:39 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.75,steady,8:29 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.82,steady,8:20 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.22,rising,8:01 pm Sat 21/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.10,falling,7:47 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.40,rising,8:36 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.29,falling,8:16 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.19,falling,7:55 pm Sat 21/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.51,falling,8:37 pm Sat 21/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.96,rising,8:39 pm Sat 21/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 04:52 PM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS AND POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Lower Burdekin Rivers.
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas and minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam and Dalbeg overnight Saturday and at Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Sunday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of the upper Burdekin catchment.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.12 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 8.81 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.49 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The water level may reach around 3.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 8.93 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 12.00 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.25 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday morning. The river may reach around 9.50 m during Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 6.05 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday morning. The river may reach around 7.50 m during Monday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 Sunday 22 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,falling,4:15 pm Sat 21/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,8.81,rising,4:32 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin Dam,2.49,steady,4:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.93,steady,4:05 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.25,steady,4:42 pm Sat 21/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.10,rising,4:18 pm Sat 21/02/26

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.