Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 11:37 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58
MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where the river levels are above the height of the Burke Development Road Bridge (5.40 m).
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding continues along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.73 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Julia Creek,1.33,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.35,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.58,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.73,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
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.
Forecast
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Normanton (17.67°S, 141.0792°E, 9m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
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Sunrise / Sunset for Normanton (17.67°S, 141.0792°E, 9m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:05am EST 6:27am EST 7:12pm EST 7:35pm EST 1:26pm EST 
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