Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 07:05 AM AEST on Saturday 03 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX SATURDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river level rises across the Herbert catchment, with minor flooding possible along the upper Herbert River at Gleneagle from Saturday morning. Further moderate to heavy rainfall since Friday afternoon along the lower Herbert River has resulted in renewed river level rises at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax, where minor flooding is possible from Saturday morning. Flooding is not expected at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch at this stage.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the remainder of the weekend, with renewed river level rises possible across the catchment. 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 possible 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 below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) late Saturday morning.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.97 m and rising, just below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Saturday morning. The river may remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) into Saturday afternoon. Further rises are possible.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.26 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Saturday morning. The river may reach around 4.20 m Saturday afternoon, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Saturday 03 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.49,steady,6:00 am Sat 03/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.03,rising,6:00 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.10,steady,6:00 am Sat 03/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.92,steady,6:00 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.95,falling,6:09 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.30,steady,6:45 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.53,rising,6:20 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.97,rising,6:54 am Sat 03/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,5.60,rising,6:55 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,7.30,rising,6:44 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.29,rising,6:59 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.94,rising,6:52 am Sat 03/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.26,rising,6:50 am Sat 03/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.79,rising,6:38 am Sat 03/01/26

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
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 AM EST on Saturday 03 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Saturday 03 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Saturday 03 January
Cancellation for the following areas:
Townsville Coast

The next Marine Wind Warning Summary will be issued when required.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GIRU
River levels at Giru have fallen below the minor flood level following a moderate flood peak Thursday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast during the weekend, where renewed rises are possible across the catchment. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Haughton River catchment ahead of renewed flood risk from the weekend onwards.

Major Creek:
Flooding is no longer occurring along Major Creek.
Haughton River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.73 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Renewed river level rises remain possible from Saturday morning 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,0.65,falling,11:27 am Fri 02/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.70,falling,11:30 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.73,falling,11:40 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.