Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 01:40 PM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS AROUND SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments earlier in the week caused river level rises in the upper catchment. Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from around Sunday as upstream flows arrive.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.87 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.85,falling,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Fri 13/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.41,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.48,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.65,steady,1:16 pm Fri 13/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.67,steady,12:56 pm Fri 13/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.40,steady,3:45 pm Wed 11/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,4.65,rising,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.87,rising,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.61,steady,1:27 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.20,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.96,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.13,steady,1:23 pm Fri 13/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.97,falling,12:57 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.60,steady,12:27 pm Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.20,steady,10:17 am Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.55,steady,11:34 am Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.15,steady,11:33 am Fri 13/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,-0.01,falling,1:08 pm Fri 13/03/26

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 09:16 AM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. The river level at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level over the weekend.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises and minor flooding at Abergowrie Bridge.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently above the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) over the weekend.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.02 m and falling, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rise and minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge overnight Friday into Saturday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.66,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.95,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.08,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.90,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.40,steady,8:58 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.70,steady,8:22 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.02,falling,7:31 am Fri 13/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.60,falling,7:55 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.35,falling,8:25 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.24,steady,7:54 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.09,falling,8:45 am Fri 13/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.51,steady,8:37 am Fri 13/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.71,falling,8:39 am Fri 13/03/26

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.