Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Upper Flinders River
Issued at 12:10 PM AEST on Thursday 29 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 50

MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT RICHMOND
MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT WALKERS BEND
River level rises are occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond following moderate to heavy rainfall during Monday into Tuesday. Moderate flooding is expected to continue at Richmond for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday, following a moderate flood peak earlier this week.
Further downstream, renewed river level rises are occurring at Walkers Bend where major flooding is expected to continue for the next few days. River levels are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf of Carpentaria

Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the upper Flinders River at Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) and falling.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.71 m and slowly rising, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.21,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.99,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.95,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,3.05,falling,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Julia Creek,1.42,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.70,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.14,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,3.35,falling,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.72,steady,11:00 am Thu 29/01/26

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 Eyre Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 26

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
MINOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS
The flood peak along the Georgina River continues to flow downstream of Marion Downs, and is approaching Bedourie along Eyre Creek. As the floodwaters travel downstream, minor flooding is slowly easing along the Georgina River at Marion Downs, and moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek at Bedourie and is estimated to be occurring at Glengyle.
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Georgina River upstream of Marion Downs at Roxborough Downs, which may keep river levels along the Georgina River elevated for an extended period.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
As of 5:30 am Tuesday, the Georgina River at Marion Downs was recorded at 3.55 m and falling slowly, above the minor flood level.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) into the weekend.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.07 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into next week.

No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. It is estimated that the river level at Glengyle is around the moderate flood level and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) into next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,4.15,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.72,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,3.55,steady,5:30 am Tue 27/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.07,rising,9:00 am Wed 28/01/26

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

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

RIVER LEVELS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE EASING ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
Small renewed river level rises have been recorded in the Nicholson River downstream of Doomadgee with recent localised rainfall. River levels remain elevated but are continuing to fall across the Gregory River. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, the river level is continuing to fall.
Further rainfall may develop throughout the week, which may result in additional renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels have eased at many locations, however, flooding may still be continuing at some low lying areas.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.46,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,1.60,steady,11:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.46,rising,12:07 pm Wed 28/01/26

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 Diamantina River
Issued at 11:21 AM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 33

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE IN THE FIRST HALF OF NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville during the first half of next week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes remain above the moderate flood level and the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.86 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 1.80 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the first half of next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.45,steady,10:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,falling,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.86,rising,10:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.84,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.80,steady,9:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.10,steady,9:55 am Wed 28/01/26

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.