Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Cape River And Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:57 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall since last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas following a major flood peak on Sunday afternoon. Renewed major flooding is likely at Taemas from overnight Tuesday.
Along the Suttor River at St Anns, river levels are approaching a minor flood peak. As these flows continue to move downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge). Forecasts will be updated as upstream peaks are observed.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.74 m and near its peak, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Renewed major flooding is likely along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 7.46 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
Renewed rises are likely along the Cape River at Taemas. The river level is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.84 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may peak near 3.90 m during Tuesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The water level may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 11.48 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may peak near 12.00 m Tuesday evening, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) during Wednesday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.80 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare may peak near 10.45 m early Wednesday morning, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) during Wednesday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 7.30 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may peak near 8.00 m during Wednesday, with minor flooding.

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 Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.74,steady,10:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,4.15,rising,10:25 am Tue 24/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,7.46,falling,10:27 am Tue 24/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.84,rising,9:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.48,rising,9:40 am Tue 24/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.80,rising,10:05 am Tue 24/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.30,rising,9:47 am Tue 24/02/26

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 Herbert River
Issued at 10:51 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

RIVER LEVELS ESTIMATED TO BE AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD DURING TUESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE, AND LIKELY AT HALIFAX TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Recent rainfall has resulted in renewed river rises, with moderate flooding estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead, and minor flooding occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. Renewed rises are also occurring at Halifax, where minor flooding is likely from Tuesday afternoon as upstream flows arrive.
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may remain around the moderate flood level (8.50 m) for the remainder of Tuesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge, and likely at Halifax from Tuesday afternoon.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.37 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Further small rises are likely.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.71 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday afternoon and remain above minor flood level into Wednesday. Further 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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,3.17,falling,9:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.03,steady,10:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,7.09,falling,10:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.30,rising,10:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,5.00,falling,10:42 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.05,steady,9:08 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.72,steady,10:00 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,7.37,steady,10:31 am Tue 24/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.05,rising,10:38 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,7.30,rising,10:42 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.49,rising,10:12 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,7.19,rising,10:42 am Tue 24/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.71,rising,9:02 am Tue 24/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.99,falling,10:39 am Tue 24/02/26

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.