Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Peninsula Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:22 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL has developed in severe thunderstorms in northeast Queensland.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms have developed in an unstable airmass along a trough that is situated along the North Tropical Coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Cooktown.
141 mm was recorded in 3 hours to 8:00pm at East Normanby River.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:25 am Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Peninsula Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:22 pm Monday, 5 January 2026.

HEAVY RAINFALL has developed in severe thunderstorms in northeast Queensland.

Weather Situation
Severe thunderstorms have developed in an unstable airmass along a trough that is situated along the North Tropical Coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Hope Vale, Wujal Wujal and Cooktown.
141 mm was recorded in 3 hours to 8:00pm at East Normanby River.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 12:25 am Tuesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Tully River
Issued at 10:29 AM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT EURAMO OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall was recorded in the last 24 hours which may cause renewed river level rises. Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days. Minor flooding is possible along the Tully River at Euramo overnight Monday into Tuesday.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Tully River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Tully River at Euramo.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 5.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Tully River at Euramo may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 06 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.77,falling,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Tully River at Euramo,5.10,steady,10:14 am Mon 05/01/26
Clump Point Tide,3.44,rising,9:56 am Mon 05/01/26
Cardwell Tide,3.73,rising,9:59 am Mon 05/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,3.90,falling,9:49 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.