Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
River levels have now eased and minor flooding is no longer occurring at Gleneagle. River level rises are expected along the lower Herbert River for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, but rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the upper or lower Herbert.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead, however, based on readings from the nearby auto gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 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:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.12,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.61,rising,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.72,falling,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.75,falling,11:13 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.32,falling,10:20 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.42,steady,10:32 am Wed 21/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.05,steady,9:20 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.30,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.84,rising,10:10 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.79,steady,8:46 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.01,rising,10:59 am Wed 21/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.52,rising,11:09 am Wed 21/01/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:08 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MODERATE FLOODING TO EASE AT ST ANNS DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Flooding is continuing to ease at St Anns where the river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level during Wednesday afternoon. The river level is likely to continue easing over the next few days.
Areas of showers are forecast across the catchment for the next few days but are not expected to have a significant impact on current river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.65 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days as river levels continue to ease.

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 Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,4.39,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Wed 21/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.63,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,steady,8:01 am Wed 21/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.42,steady,9:57 am Wed 21/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.40,steady,6:35 am Tue 20/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.66,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,6.65,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.51,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.91,falling,9:40 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin Dam,2.04,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.51,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.18,rising,9:42 am Wed 21/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:50 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.30,steady,9:51 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.85,steady,9:48 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.25,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.85,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.59,rising,9:59 am Wed 21/01/26

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.