Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 01:12 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 36
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where river levels are slowly falling. Renewed river level rises above the major flood level are possible at Walkers Bend into next week as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, however these are not expected to significantly affect river levels.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.77 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to continue to fall, but remain above the major flood level (8.00 m), during the weekend. With the arrival of upstream floodwaters renewed river level rises above the major flood level are possible from 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.77,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.71,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.70,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.37,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Julia Creek,1.50,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,4.84,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.50,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.39,steady,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.77,falling,12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
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
Pormpuraaw (14.898°S, 141.6106°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the E coast, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Pormpuraaw (14.898°S, 141.6106°E, 2m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary 
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 23° 24° 24° 24° Maximum 33° 34° 35° 35° 35° 35° 35° Chance of rain 70% 50% 10% 40% 40% 50% 70% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 9
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Sunrise / Sunset for Pormpuraaw (14.898°S, 141.6106°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:16am EST 6:37am EST 6:42pm EST 7:04pm EST 10:26am EST 9:53pm EST 
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