Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 06:45 AM EST on Wednesday 07 January 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 08 January 2026

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 07 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Mackay Coast and Capricornia Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 08 January
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 am EST Wednesday.
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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

Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Burdekin And Cape Rivers
Issued at 03:27 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS AND POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN DAM WEDNESDAY MORNING
RENEWED RISES AND MINOR FLOODING ARE POSSIBLE AT SELLHEIM LATER THIS WEEK
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises across the upper Burdekin River and its tributaries.
A moderate peak was observed Sunday night along the Cape River at Pentland. Further downstream at Taemas, minor flooding is likely to develop from Wednesday morning, with further rises possible as inflows arrive from multiple tributaries.
Along the upper Burdekin River, Sellheim peaked just below the minor flood level overnight Monday. Renewed rises and minor flooding are possible at Sellheim from later this week as upstream flows arrive. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Dam from Wednesday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment through to midweek. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely along the Cape River at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 3.86 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Renewed rises and minor flooding are possible along the upper Burdekin River at Sellheim. Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Dam.
The Burdekin River at Sellheim is currently at 9.15 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises and minor flooding (12.00 m) are possible along the Burdekin River at Sellheim later this week as upstream flows arrive.

The Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Wednesday morning.

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 10:30 AM AEST on Wednesday 07 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,5.31,falling,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.63,steady,2:42 pm Tue 06/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,2.06,falling,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Star River at Laroona,4.52,falling,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,7.72,falling,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.89,steady,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,9.15,falling,3:04 pm Tue 06/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.12,steady,12:58 pm Tue 06/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,0.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.50,rising,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.17,steady,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.42,steady,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,3.86,rising,1:45 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin Dam,2.30,steady,3:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,0.70,steady,2:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.08,rising,3:02 pm Tue 06/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.12,steady,1:51 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,6.40,rising,2:50 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.70,rising,2:41 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.25,rising,2:35 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.20,steady,3:06 pm Tue 06/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,3:13 pm Tue 06/01/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 12:18 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE OVERNIGHT TUESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Herbert River catchment. Minor flooding continues at Gleneagle where further rises to the moderate flood level are possible from Tuesday evening. At Abergowrie Bridge minor flooding is likely to continue over the next few days. A minor peak was observed at Halifax Monday afternoon, with renewed rises possible during Wednesday. At the 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 with moderate flooding 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 above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach near the moderate flood level (8.50 m) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.37 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 4.31 m around 03:30 pm Monday 5 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.46 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
Renewed rises are possible along the Herbert River at Halifax during Wednesday 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 Wednesday 07 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.74,falling,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.16,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,6.79,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.89,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.35,steady,12:04 pm Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,steady,11:55 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.93,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.37,falling,11:24 am Tue 06/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.00,falling,11:46 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.60,falling,11:26 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.74,falling,12:10 pm Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.54,steady,11:56 am Tue 06/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.46,steady,11:37 am Tue 06/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.68,rising,11:34 am Tue 06/01/26

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.