Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:04 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MAJOR FLOODING TO CONTINUE FALLING AT TAEMAS INTO TUESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS, DALBEG, AND AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED AT CLARE MONDAY MORNING AND LIKELY AT INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM MONDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall since last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Major flooding peaked during Sunday afternoon along the Cape River at Taemas, while a minor flood peak is likely during Monday at St Anns along the Suttor River. As these flows continue to move downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam and at Dalbeg, and minor flooding is expected at Clare during Monday morning, and is likely at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Monday evening. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Along the upper Burdekin River, Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked below minor overnight Sunday into Monday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.57 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to peak above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) into Tuesday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas peaked at 9.71 m around 1:15 pm Sunday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 9.41 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim (Macrossan Bridge) peaked at 11.40 m around 2:00 am Monday 23 February, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 10.80 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.38 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may peak near 3.90 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 10.28 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may peak near 12.20 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare is expected to exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) Monday morning. The river may reach around 9.50 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 6.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) Monday evening. The river may reach around 7.50 m Tuesday morning, with minor flooding. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.57,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.86,steady,9:20 am Mon 23/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,9.41,falling,9:30 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.38,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,10.28,rising,9:40 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.95,rising,8:55 am Mon 23/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.65,rising,8:34 am Mon 23/02/26

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 Herbert River
Issued at 09:17 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Rainfall over the past couple of days has resulted in renewed minor flooding at Gleneagle Homestead, where moderate flooding is likely from Monday morning. Further rainfall during Saturday has resulted in renewed rises at Abergowrie Bridge where minor flooding is occurring.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle Homestead. Moderate flooding is likely during Monday morning.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be near the moderate flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (8.50 m) during Monday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.77 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The river may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Monday and Tuesday. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,3.12,falling,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.48,steady,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,7.34,rising,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.33,steady,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.80,steady,9:14 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.85,steady,9:11 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.18,steady,8:15 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.77,steady,7:31 am Mon 23/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.75,falling,8:40 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.60,rising,9:03 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.59,rising,8:30 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.34,rising,8:45 am Mon 23/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.11,steady,8:37 am Mon 23/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.13,steady,8:39 am Mon 23/02/26

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.