Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:21 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall from last week into early this week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns. Further downstream along the Burdekin River, minor flooding continues at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), following minor flood peaks during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.36 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.46 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.75 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 11.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.85 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.45 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

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 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.36,falling,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.46,steady,7:27 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.75,steady,10:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.33,steady,9:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.85,steady,8:48 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.45,steady,9:48 am Thu 26/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:50 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

RIVER LEVELS LIKELY TO FALL BELOW THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD THURSDAY AFTERNOON
River levels are falling along the Herbert River, where minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead. River levels at Abergowrie fell below the minor flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday. River levels at Gleneagle Homestead are likely to fall below the minor flood level Thursday afternoon.
Forecast showers and thunderstorms may lead to renewed river level rises in the new week. Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring 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 estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.57 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) into early March.

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 Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.41,steady,8:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.29,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.66,falling,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.16,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.45,falling,8:58 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.85,falling,9:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.17,falling,8:50 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.57,falling,8:55 am Thu 26/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.65,falling,9:14 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.95,falling,9:18 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.04,falling,8:29 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.84,falling,9:04 am Thu 26/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.01,falling,9:18 am Thu 26/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.45,falling,9:39 am Thu 26/02/26

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.