Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River
Issued at 04:35 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES TO RISE SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE AND CLONCURRY, WITH FURTHER RISES LIKELY
Recent significant rainfall has caused river and creek level rises and flooding across the Flinders and Cloncurry River catchments. Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall are forecast to continue over the next few days, with river and creek level rises likely to continue.
Moderate flooding is occurring at Cloncurry and is expected to be occurring at Richmond. Downstream, major flooding at Walkers Bend is expected to continue rising slowly as upstream floodwaters arrive over the coming days.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and North West Queensland.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall for parts of North West Queensland, including parts of the Flinders catchment.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) and rising slowly.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, with further rises likely.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.13 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) over the next few days, with slow rises continuing as upstream flows arrive.

Cloncurry River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cloncurry River.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 4.98 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Renewed 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 10:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.27,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.84,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.03,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.96,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Julia Creek,4.41,falling,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,9.04,rising,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,4.98,falling,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Cloncurry River at Canobie,10.57,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,9.17,rising,3:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,9.13,steady,4:00 pm Tue 30/12/25

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:16 pm Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall remains possible in northwest Queensland, extending south into parts of the Central West on Wednesday.

Weather Situation
A broad slow-moving low pressure system is situated near Julia Creek in the northwest of the state and is expected to remain in place over the coming days, bringing widespread moderate rainfall to inland parts. Periods of locally heavy rainfall remain possible to the southeast of the system throughout the rest of today, which then may ease for a period during Wednesday morning. A renewed risk of isolated heavy rainfall then redevelops over parts of the Central West district later on Wednesday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and during Wednesday for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West forecast districts. Widespread six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely, with isolated heavy falls of 100mm possible.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Richmond, Julia Creek, Evesham Station, Stamford, Aramac, Muttaburra and Selwyn.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
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 Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:16 pm Tuesday, 30 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall remains possible in northwest Queensland, extending south into parts of the Central West on Wednesday.

Weather Situation
A broad slow-moving low pressure system is situated near Julia Creek in the northwest of the state and is expected to remain in place over the coming days, bringing widespread moderate rainfall to inland parts. Periods of locally heavy rainfall remain possible to the southeast of the system throughout the rest of today, which then may ease for a period during Wednesday morning. A renewed risk of isolated heavy rainfall then redevelops over parts of the Central West district later on Wednesday.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and during Wednesday for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West forecast districts. Widespread six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely, with isolated heavy falls of 100mm possible.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Cloncurry, Richmond, Julia Creek, Evesham Station, Stamford, Aramac, Muttaburra and Selwyn.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

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 Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Tuesday.
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

Flood Warning For The Nicholson And Leichhardt Rivers
Issued at 02:15 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE NICHOLSON AND LEICHHARDT RIVERS
Recent widespread heavy rainfall has caused river and creek level rises across the Nicholson and Leichhardt catchments, with minor to major flooding occurring. River levels are likely to rise downstream along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip over the next few days.
Further areas of widespread rainfall with locally heavy totals are forecast to continue for the next few days, which is likely to cause further river and creek level rises.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and Northwest Queensland.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Nicholson River at Escott Station, and the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
No observations are currently available for the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip.
River levels along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip are likely to rise over the next few days.

Leichhardt River:
Major flooding is rising along the Leichhardt River at Lorraine and minor flooding is rising downstream at Floraville.

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 02:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,3.31,falling,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,8.89,falling,1:20 pm Tue 30/12/25
Nicholson River at Escott Station,8.40,rising,10:30 pm Mon 29/12/25
Burketown Tide,4.09,steady,1:35 pm Tue 30/12/25
Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck,4.82,falling,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Leichhardt River at Julius Dam,0.93,steady,2:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek,5.19,falling,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder,2.95,falling,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Leichhardt River at Lorraine,15.90,rising,10:30 am Tue 30/12/25
Leichhardt River at Floraville,5.94,rising,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25

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.