Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 01:19 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE EASING OVERNIGHT AT GLENEAGLE
Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across the Herbert River catchment during Friday and Saturday resulting in minor flood peaks at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge during Saturday and Sunday. Minor flooding is expected to continue easing overnight into Tuesday at Gleneagle. River levels at Abergowrie Bridge have fallen below the minor flood level during Monday morning and are expected to continue easing.
Isolated showers are forecast over the catchment during the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday but are not expected to significantly affect river levels.

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, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. The river is expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
No further flooding is expected downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 6.52 m around 06:15 pm Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.42 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to continue easing and remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m).

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 Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.33,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.55,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.59,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.37,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.30,falling,12:56 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.95,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.42,falling,1:01 pm Mon 23/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.45,steady,12:21 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.95,falling,12:39 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.99,falling,1:13 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.84,falling,12:46 pm Mon 23/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.01,falling,12:10 pm Mon 23/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.26,falling,1:09 pm Mon 23/03/26

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.