Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Herbert and Lower Burdekin and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:01 pm Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Localised heavy rainfall likely over parts of NE Qld this evening.

Weather Situation
An airmass featuring deep tropical moisture and moderate instability remains in place over northeastern Queensland, with several weak troughs in the area that may provide a focus for development of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
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 Palm Island, Ingham, Rollingstone, Lucinda and Abergowrie.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

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 1:05 am Monday.
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 Herbert and Lower Burdekin and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:01 pm Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Localised heavy rainfall likely over parts of NE Qld this evening.

Weather Situation
An airmass featuring deep tropical moisture and moderate instability remains in place over northeastern Queensland, with several weak troughs in the area that may provide a focus for development of thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
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 Palm Island, Ingham, Rollingstone, Lucinda and Abergowrie.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders

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 1:05 am Monday.
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 Tully River
Issued at 03:35 PM AEST on Sunday 04 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EURAMO OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river level rises across the Tully catchment. Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Minor flooding is possible along the Tully River at Euramo overnight Sunday into Monday.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Tully River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Tully River at Euramo.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 5.35 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Tully River at Euramo may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 05 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.27,falling,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26
Tully River at Euramo,5.35,falling,2:54 pm Sun 04/01/26
Clump Point Tide,1.55,falling,2:56 pm Sun 04/01/26
Cardwell Tide,1.59,falling,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,3.80,falling,2:49 pm Sun 04/01/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:31 AM AEST on Sunday 04 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM SUNDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in renewed river level rises across the Herbert River catchment, with minor flooding recorded at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax during Saturday. River levels at both locations have since eased below minor flood levels.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. This may lead to additional river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge from Sunday evening, and at Halifax overnight Sunday into Monday. At this stage, flooding is not expected at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 6.12 m around 08:45 am Saturday 3 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 4.52 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 4.21 m around 01:15 pm Saturday 3 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.86 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 12:30 PM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.90,falling,10:00 am Sun 04/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.80,steady,10:00 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.86,steady,10:00 am Sun 04/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.53,steady,10:00 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.95,falling,11:27 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.25,falling,10:39 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.51,rising,10:00 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.52,rising,11:25 am Sun 04/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.00,falling,10:44 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.15,steady,11:26 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.09,falling,11:15 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.09,falling,10:49 am Sun 04/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.86,rising,10:41 am Sun 04/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.74,falling,11:08 am Sun 04/01/26

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.