Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 01:12 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The latest flood peak continues to move along the lower Flinders River, and renewed rises are occurring at Walkers Bend.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.27 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. A major flood peak is likely to occur from mid this week.
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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.73,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.29,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Julia Creek,1.43,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.29,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,0.98,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.64,falling,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.27,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
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
Leichhardt (27.6252°S, 152.7366°E, 32m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower in the afternoon. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Leichhardt (27.6252°S, 152.7366°E, 32m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 19° 18° 19° 12° 14° 16° 17° Maximum 32° 33° 34° 29° 29° 29° 30° Chance of rain 30% 5% 5% 10% 5% 20% 40% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High 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 10
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(km/h)Wind direction S SE NW NNE WNW W WSW E SSE E SSE ESE SSE ESE Relative humidity 67% 48% 74% 41% 58% 32% 43% 32% 59% 42% 63% 50% 65% 56% Dew point 20°C 19°C 21°C 17°C 20°C 14°C 8°C 10°C 15°C 14°C 18°C 16°C 19°C 19°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Leichhardt (27.6252°S, 152.7366°E, 32m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:32am EST 5:55am EST 5:55pm EST 6:19pm EST 12:23pm EST 10:37pm EST 
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