Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:35 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 45

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring upstream of Walkers Bend along the Saxby River at Wondoola. Along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling slowly following a major flood peak earlier this month, however, renewed river level rises are likely over the next few days as these upstream flows arrive. River levels are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
Further rainfall is forecast over the next few days with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Western Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria, and North East Coastal Rivers.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding continues along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.65 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 28 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.76,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.54,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.18,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Julia Creek,1.47,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,6.20,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.70,steady,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.65,steady,7:50 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville in the next few days.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes remain above the moderate flood level and the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.24 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m and steady at 10:00 am Sunday, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level in 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 28 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.53,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,falling,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.24,steady,10:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.90,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.10,steady,9:55 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:50 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

RIVER LEVELS ELEVATED ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
River levels peaked and are falling along the Nicholson River downstream of Doomadgee and the Gregory River downstream of Sandy Waterhole. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, it is expected that the river level is elevated with the arrival of flows from upstream.
Rainfall may develop from early next week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels are expected to be elevated along the Albert River and the lower Gregory and Nicholson Rivers.

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 Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,2.07,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.98,falling,1:33 pm Fri 23/01/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:27 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM FRIDAY EVENING AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
RIVER LEVELS ARE FALLING AT MARION DOWNS WITH MODERATE FLOODING
The flood peak along the Georgina River is now downstream of Marion Downs, where moderate flooding is occurring following a major flood peak. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Friday evening, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.65 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.95 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Friday evening.

No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) early next week.

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 Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.54,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,2.20,falling,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.78,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.65,falling,6:31 am Fri 23/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.95,rising,9:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.60,steady,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26

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.