Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:11 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. The river level at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level during Wednesday, and minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently above the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday. Further small rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.07 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises are possible, and the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) from Wednesday afternoon.
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 Thursday 12 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.36,steady,7:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.15,rising,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.19,falling,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.15,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.60,rising,8:58 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.20,steady,8:55 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.84,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.07,steady,7:31 am Wed 11/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.40,steady,6:14 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.20,steady,8:25 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.99,falling,8:26 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.89,steady,8:45 am Wed 11/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.31,steady,8:37 am Wed 11/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.28,falling,8:39 am Wed 11/03/26
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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding inland. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures 26 to 31.
Forecast for Low Isles (16.383°S, 145.5606°E, 0m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary
Minimum 26° 25° 25° 25° 26° 25° 26° Maximum 30° 31° 31° 30° 30° 30° 31° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 70% 80% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 40-80mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger 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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Sunrise / Sunset for Low Isles (16.383°S, 145.5606°E, 0m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:58am EST 6:20am EST 6:36pm EST 6:58pm EST 11:52pm EST 12:41pm EST
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