Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:33 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX LATE SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle, and is expected to continue into Monday. Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax later Sunday into Monday.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Sunday and the following few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead, although based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) through the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.42 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday evening.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 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 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.88,falling,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.02,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.99,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.26,falling,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.90,steady,9:29 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,steady,9:07 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.18,rising,9:20 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.42,rising,7:31 am Sun 08/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.95,falling,9:14 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.70,rising,9:29 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.54,steady,7:12 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.39,steady,8:45 am Sun 08/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.61,steady,8:37 am Sun 08/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.18,rising,9:09 am Sun 08/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River
Issued at 08:37 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU FROM SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Haughton catchment since Friday morning. Moderate flooding occurred at Giru during late Saturday afternoon, with observed river levels at Giru are now receding below the minor flood level.
Further rainfall has been observed overnight in upstream parts of the catchment, with renewed river level rises observed at Mt Piccaninny and Major Creek. With this, and additional rainfall forecast during Sunday, minor flooding is possible at Giru from Sunday evening.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Haughton River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Haughton River at Giru.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.43 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru may exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) Sunday evening. Further 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 09:00 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,2.20,rising,8:29 am Sun 08/03/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.40,steady,8:00 am Sun 08/03/26
Haughton River at Powerline,3.75,steady,7:33 am Sun 08/03/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.43,falling,7:59 am Sun 08/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Burdekin River
Issued at 03:49 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) DURING SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been recorded across parts of the Lower Burdekin and the Bowen River catchments during Friday and Saturday, with further rainfall forecast for the remainder of the weekend and into next week. River level rises have been observed along the Bowen River and in the Lower Burdekin at Dalbeg, Clare and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), where minor flooding may develop during Sunday.
A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may develop along the lower Burdekin river during Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 6.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.10 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may reach around the minor flood level (9.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 5.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Sunday evening. Further 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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.76,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.13,steady,11:40 am Sat 07/03/26
Star River at Laroona,5.81,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.93,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,2.51,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.80,rising,1:07 pm Sat 07/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.07,steady,9:56 am Sat 07/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.39,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.29,falling,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.51,steady,1:27 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.16,steady,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.95,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,6.48,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,5.42,rising,3:43 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.50,steady,3:39 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.10,rising,2:30 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,rising,3:40 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.35,rising,3:42 pm Sat 07/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.54,falling,2:18 pm Sat 07/03/26

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.