Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:49 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM TUESDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the last few days has resulted in river level rises across the upper Herbert catchment. Moderate flooding may develop at Gleneagle Homestead overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge from Tuesday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach the moderate flood level (8.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.72 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Tuesday morning. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.82,falling,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,7.52,steady,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,6.57,rising,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.23,steady,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.15,rising,8:40 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.60,rising,8:41 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.37,steady,8:18 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.72,steady,8:12 am Tue 17/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.40,falling,7:39 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.65,steady,8:25 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.59,steady,7:11 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.49,steady,5:45 am Tue 17/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.71,rising,8:37 am Tue 17/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.72,rising,8:39 am Tue 17/02/26
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: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding inland. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Paluma (19.0089°S, 146.2098°E, 851m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary
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Sunrise / Sunset for Paluma (19.0089°S, 146.2098°E, 851m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:44am EST 6:07am EST 6:49pm EST 7:11pm EST 5:35am EST 6:42pm EST
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