Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 01:38 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment during Friday and Saturday, resulting in elevated river levels across the catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle, and renewed minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. Minor flooding is not expected to extend to Ingham and Gairloch.
Isolated showers are forecast over the catchment during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.

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, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.22 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

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 Monday 23 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.50,steady,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.14,steady,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.98,falling,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.91,falling,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.45,rising,1:10 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.78,rising,1:15 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.22,rising,12:48 pm Sun 22/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.85,falling,12:14 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.30,rising,1:17 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.29,steady,1:13 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.09,rising,1:02 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.06,falling,1:25 pm Sun 22/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.16,falling,1:09 pm Sun 22/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:07 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 86

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND LIKELY AT WINDORAH FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT LONGREACH AND STONEHENGE, LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY
Along the Thomson River, moderate flooding continues at Longreach. The main flood peak has passed through Stonehenge, where a moderate flood peak was observed during Saturday. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah with a major flood peak expected overnight Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing at Isisford. The main flood peak is currently approaching Glenlock. These flood waters may cause moderate flooding at Retreat from Tuesday morning.
Along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, the creek level remains elevated above the moderate flood level, with renewed rises above the major flood level likely from Monday as flood peaks arrive from both the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Forecast heights and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Bogewong and Jundah.
No recent observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.54 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) during Monday.

No river level observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and falling.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and during Monday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 6.18 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near 6.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.05 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.58 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) around Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.62 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) during Monday. The creek may reach around 6.50 m Wednesday, with major flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be refined once upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.62,falling,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.85,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.15,falling,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.51,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,6.37,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,4.65,steady,8:55 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,6.18,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:53 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,4.50,steady,7:05 pm Tue 17/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine,3.80,falling,10:59 am Mon 16/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.02,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.05,falling,6:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,3.35,steady,7:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.58,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.62,steady,6:30 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.80,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 01:12 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 36

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where river levels are slowly falling. Renewed river level rises above the major flood level are possible at Walkers Bend into next week as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, however these are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.77 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to continue to fall, but remain above the major flood level (8.00 m), during the weekend. With the arrival of upstream floodwaters renewed river level rises above the major flood level are possible from early next week.

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 Monday 23 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.77,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.71,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.70,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.37,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Julia Creek,1.50,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,4.84,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.50,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.39,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.77,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:04 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG SUTTOR RIVER AT ST ANNS
River levels fell below the minor flood level along the Suttor River at St Anns during Thursday afternoon following a minor flood peak earlier in the day.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment over the next few days.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 4.00 m around 09:00 am Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.92 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.90,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,5:40 am Fri 20/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.86,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.33,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.37,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,falling,1:15 am Fri 20/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.17,steady,8:53 am Fri 20/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.09,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.92,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,1.97,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.86,steady,7:27 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.91,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.39,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,3.88,steady,8:58 am Fri 20/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:47 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.40,steady,6:27 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.05,falling,8:11 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.45,steady,8:34 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.54,rising,8:54 am Fri 20/03/26

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.