Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:27 pm Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Isolated embedded thunderstorms have redeveloped about the North Tropical Coast near Babinda.

Weather Situation
A broad area of tropical moisture extends over central and northern parts of the state. A surface trough lies through inland districts and is a trigger for clusters of slow-moving thunderstorms that are likely to produce localised areas of heavy rainfall throughout the evening. Over the North Tropical coast, isolated severe thunderstorms are embedded in a broader area of rain causing locally heavy falls in an area between Cairns and Innisfail.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Richmond, Julia Creek, Stamford, Gordonvale, Mckinlay, Babinda, Cloney's Creek and Corfield.
Separate Flood Watches and Warnings are current for multiple parts of the state at the time of issue. For more information, check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:30 pm.
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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:27 pm Sunday, 15 February 2026.

Isolated embedded thunderstorms have redeveloped about the North Tropical Coast near Babinda.

Weather Situation
A broad area of tropical moisture extends over central and northern parts of the state. A surface trough lies through inland districts and is a trigger for clusters of slow-moving thunderstorms that are likely to produce localised areas of heavy rainfall throughout the evening. Over the North Tropical coast, isolated severe thunderstorms are embedded in a broader area of rain causing locally heavy falls in an area between Cairns and Innisfail.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Richmond, Julia Creek, Stamford, Gordonvale, Mckinlay, Babinda, Cloney's Creek and Corfield.
Separate Flood Watches and Warnings are current for multiple parts of the state at the time of issue. For more information, check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:30 pm.
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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 05:13 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the last few days has resulted in river level rises across the upper Herbert catchment. Minor flooding is likely at Gleneagle Homestead from early Monday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Herbert River catchment and some adjoining catchments.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is likely 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 expected to be below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) from early Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.16,steady,4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.92,steady,4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.28,rising,4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.64,rising,4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.15,falling,2:58 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,1.50,steady,4:43 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,3.00,rising,4:20 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,2.57,steady,4:31 pm Sun 15/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.40,rising,4:43 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,3.25,steady,4:51 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,2.74,steady,4:11 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,2.64,falling,3:44 pm Sun 15/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,0.81,falling,4:31 pm Sun 15/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.85,rising,4:39 pm Sun 15/02/26

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.