Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 09:21 AM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT GIRU
The risk of heavy rainfall has eased for the Haughton River catchment as ex-tropical Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward toward the central Queensland coast. Flooding is no longer expected along the Haughton River at Giru.
Forecast showers and thunderstorms over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river and creek levels.

Major Creek:
Creek levels have eased along Major Creek.
Haughton River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.13 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m) for the next few days.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,0.85,steady,8:35 am Mon 12/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,4.93,falling,8:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.05,falling,8:50 am Mon 12/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.13,steady,8:27 am Mon 12/01/26

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
Re-issued to correct the severity

Final Flood Warning For The Ross, Bohle And Black Rivers
Issued at 07:56 AM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT MT BOHLE AND APLIN WEIR
The risk of heavy rainfall across the Ross and Bohle River catchments has eased as as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward towards the central Queensland coast. Flooding is no longer expected along the Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, which are not expected to significantly affect river levels.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be issued as required.

Ross River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Ross River.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is currently at 0.26 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Ross River at Aplin Weir is expected to remain below the minor flood level (1.10 m).

Bohle River:
Flooding is no longer expected along the Bohle River.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 2.18 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Black River and Bluewater Creek:
Elevated river levels along the Black River and Bluewater Creek are easing.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Black River upstream Bruce Highway,1.06,steady,7:01 am Mon 12/01/26
Bluewater Creek at Bluewater,1.35,falling,7:15 am Mon 12/01/26
Cape Ferguson Tide,2.65,falling,7:31 am Mon 12/01/26
Ross River at Ross River Dam,38.69,steady,6:48 am Mon 12/01/26
Ross River at Black Weir (Riverway),0.75,steady,6:02 am Mon 12/01/26
Ross River at Aplin Weir,0.41,steady,4:46 am Mon 12/01/26
Ross River at Rooney's Bridge,1.10,falling,7:42 am Mon 12/01/26
Townsville Tide,2.80,steady,7:32 am Mon 12/01/26
Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road,-0.76,steady,5:47 am Mon 12/01/26
Bohle River at Dalrymple Road,4.89,steady,6:37 am Mon 12/01/26
Bohle River at Mt Bohle,1.43,steady,6:38 am Mon 12/01/26

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.