Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:20 am Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the North Tropics

Weather Situation
A convergence south of a surface trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass to cause heavy falls.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gregory Springs, Einasleigh, Mount Garnet, Lyndhurst Station and Cloney's Creek.
54mm rainfall in 1 hour to 01:05 AEST was recorded at Glen Dhu Road.
89mm rainfall in 4 hours to 04:00 AEST was recorded at Spanner Waterhole.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 5:20 am Tuesday, 27 January 2026.

Severe thunderstorms about the North Tropics

Weather Situation
A convergence south of a surface trough is combining with a moist and unstable airmass to cause heavy falls.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Gregory Springs, Einasleigh, Mount Garnet, Lyndhurst Station and Cloney's Creek.
54mm rainfall in 1 hour to 01:05 AEST was recorded at Glen Dhu Road.
89mm rainfall in 4 hours to 04:00 AEST was recorded at Spanner Waterhole.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 8:20 am.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 05:40 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX FROM MONDAY NIGHT
Rainfall during Sunday and Monday across the lower Herbert River catchment is causing river level rises across the lower parts of the catchment. Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax from Monday night.
Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday, which may lead to further river level rises across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.22 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Monday night, with forecast rainfall.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.41 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday, with forecast rainfall.

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 Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,1.75,steady,4:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.66,steady,5:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,2.21,steady,5:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.39,steady,5:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.60,rising,5:29 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.85,falling,4:48 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.52,falling,4:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.87,falling,5:03 pm Mon 26/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,3.80,falling,5:18 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.15,rising,5:26 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.94,rising,5:19 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.74,rising,5:17 pm Mon 26/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.41,rising,5:18 pm Mon 26/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.31,falling,5:09 pm Mon 26/01/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:34 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING TO EASE AT ST ANNS
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly along the Suttor River at St Anns, where the river level may fall below the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.22 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.22,steady,7:36 am Mon 26/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.18,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.23,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.55,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.30,steady,7:02 am Mon 26/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.62,steady,6:57 am Mon 26/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.90,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.22,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.03,steady,8:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,7:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.41,steady,8:55 am Mon 26/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.03,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.53,falling,9:18 am Mon 26/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.90,steady,9:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.50,steady,8:04 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,9:25 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.65,steady,8:35 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.44,falling,9:03 am Mon 26/01/26

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.