Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

RIVER LEVELS ARE ELEVATED ALONG THE NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
Isolated small rainfall totals have been recorded across the Nicholson and Gregory catchments over the last few days following moderate rainfall last week. River levels are elevated along the Gregory River following a minor flood peak at Gregory Downs during Monday. River levels are elevated along the Nicholson River at Doomadgee. Further downstream, river levels are expected to continue rising slowly over the next few days along the Albert River at Burketown as flows from the Gregory River arrive.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River level rises are occurring along the Gregory River. Elevated river levels are expected to be occurring along the Nicholson and Gregory Rivers, and may occur over the next few days along the Albert River at Burketown.

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 Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.87,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,3.61,falling,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.71,falling,1:07 pm Tue 20/01/26
Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck,1.21,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Leichhardt River at Julius Dam,0.06,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek,2.27,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder,1.53,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Leichhardt River at Lorraine,4.30,falling,9:00 am Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Floraville,2.51,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 11:34 AM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate rainfall which occurred early last week has caused renewed river level rises along the upper Flinders River, with a flood peak now downstream of Richmond.
Further downstream along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling slowly following a major flood peak earlier this month.
Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, but are not expected to contribute to any significant river level rises.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
River level observations are unavailable for the Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The river level is expected to be above the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level for the next few days.

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 Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.88,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.33,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,6.83,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Julia Creek,2.06,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.35,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.39,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.45,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26

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.