Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 09:27 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7
RIVER LEVELS AT MURRAY FLATS PEAKED BELOW MINOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the coming days and renewed rises are possible. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.
Murray River:
Flooding has peaked below minor along the Murray River.
No observations are currently available for the Murray River at Murray Flats.
The Murray River at Murray Flats is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 m).
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:
Cardwell Tide,4.08,rising,8:59 am Fri 02/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,3.35,rising,9:02 am Fri 02/01/26
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.
Forecast
Manunda (16.9249°S, 145.7408°E, 5m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers, most likely from the late morning. A thunderstorm likely, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding in the S. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
Forecast for Manunda (16.9249°S, 145.7408°E, 5m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 25° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 31° 31° 30° 31° 31° 30° 29° Chance of rain 70% 70% 80% 50% 80% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 40-80mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 9
(km/h)13
(km/h)9
(km/h)14
(km/h)11
(km/h)17
(km/h)15
(km/h)23
(km/h)22
(km/h)29
(km/h)27
(km/h)31
(km/h)26
(km/h)30
(km/h)Wind direction SE E SE E S SSE SSW SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SSE SE Relative humidity 81% 80% 82% 79% 83% 81% 81% 71% 81% 72% 80% 73% 83% 77% Dew point 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 23°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Manunda (16.9249°S, 145.7408°E, 5m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:24am EST 5:48am EST 6:55pm EST 7:18pm EST 6:57pm EST 5:07am EST 
Full moon
Full moon Jan 03 Last quarter Jan 11 New moon Jan 19 First quarter Jan 26 -
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