Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 12:14 PM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT HALIFAX LATE MONDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Herbert River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge. Moderate flooding is likely from late Monday evening at Halifax. At this stage, flooding is not expected at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. 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 occurring 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 above the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Herbert River at Halifax, with minor flooding occurring at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.27 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.01 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) Monday evening. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,4.05,falling,11:20 am Mon 05/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.04,rising,11:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,6.31,rising,11:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.55,falling,11:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.35,falling,11:59 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.30,falling,11:55 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.61,falling,11:10 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,7.27,steady,10:55 am Mon 05/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,5.30,falling,11:53 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,8.00,rising,11:57 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,8.09,rising,11:45 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,7.74,rising,11:58 am Mon 05/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,4.01,rising,11:55 am Mon 05/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.88,steady,11:34 am Mon 05/01/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Bohle River
Issued at 09:52 AM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING HAS NOW EASED AT MT BOHLE
Moderate rainfall has been recorded across the Bohle catchment during Sunday. River level rises have now eased along the Bohle River.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected for the next few days.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.

Bohle River:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Bohle River at Mt Bohle.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle peaked at 4.85 m around 11:15 pm Sunday 4 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is expected to remain below the minor flood level.

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,1.97,falling,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Bluewater Creek at Bluewater,2.48,falling,9:20 am Mon 05/01/26
Cape Ferguson Tide,3.54,rising,9:31 am Mon 05/01/26
Ross River at Ross River Dam,38.49,steady,8:53 am Mon 05/01/26
Ross River at Black Weir (Riverway),0.15,steady,8:45 am Mon 05/01/26
Ross River at Aplin Weir,0.16,steady,7:46 am Mon 05/01/26
Ross River at Rooney's Bridge,1.95,rising,9:44 am Mon 05/01/26
Townsville Tide,3.65,rising,9:32 am Mon 05/01/26
Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road,-0.21,falling,8:46 am Mon 05/01/26
Bohle River at Dalrymple Road,7.64,falling,9:37 am Mon 05/01/26
Bohle River at Mt Bohle,3.70,falling,9:37 am Mon 05/01/26

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
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 09:00 AM EST on Monday 05 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Monday 05 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Monday 05 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 3:00 pm EST Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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