Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:35 AM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT GLENEAGLE
Rainfall over the Herbert River catchment in the last week resulted in creek and river level rises. Minor flooding is easing along the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is easing along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently around the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Sunday into Monday.
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 Monday 16 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.72,rising,8:30 am Sun 15/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.51,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.91,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.78,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.70,steady,8:58 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.27,falling,8:46 am Sun 15/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.30,steady,9:22 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.70,steady,8:36 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.39,steady,7:12 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.29,steady,8:45 am Sun 15/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.16,steady,9:29 am Sun 15/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.06,falling,9:09 am Sun 15/03/26
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
Rangemore (19.9803°S, 147.4549°E, 56m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm near the coast in the afternoon. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
Forecast for Rangemore (19.9803°S, 147.4549°E, 56m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 23° 21° 22° 21° 23° 24° 23° Maximum 30° 31° 31° 32° 31° 30° 31° Chance of rain 60% 70% 50% 40% 50% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 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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(km/h)Wind direction SE ESE SSE ESE SE E SSE ESE SE ESE SE ESE SE ESE Relative humidity 92% 79% 72% 60% 76% 61% 74% 63% 78% 66% 84% 74% 86% 73% Dew point 22°C 23°C 21°C 21°C 22°C 21°C 22°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Rangemore (19.9803°S, 147.4549°E, 56m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:51am EST 6:13am EST 6:26pm EST 6:48pm EST 2:21am EST 3:53pm EST
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