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.
Forecast
Myrtlevale (20.3297°S, 148.5553°E, 46m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Myrtlevale (20.3297°S, 148.5553°E, 46m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
Minimum 22° 23° 22° 23° 23° 23° 23° Maximum 31° 31° 30° 30° 29° 29° 30° Chance of rain 40% 70% 70% 90% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 40-80mm 40-80mm 20-40mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 24
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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE E ESE E Relative humidity 74% 66% 79% 72% 79% 71% 77% 76% 88% 85% 91% 89% 89% 84% Dew point 22°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 25°C 26°C 25°C 26°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Myrtlevale (20.3297°S, 148.5553°E, 46m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:07am EST 5:32am EST 6:51pm EST 7:16pm EST 9:21pm EST 8:06am EST
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