Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 10:02 AM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 28

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WALKERS BEND
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND
Along the Flinders River at Richmond river levels are estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. Downstream, inflows from multiple tributaries are causing major flooding at Walkers Bend, where river levels are slowly falling.
Moderate to heavy rainfall may redevelop from this weekend primarily to the east of the catchment in the upper Flinders, which may cause renewed river level rises from early next week. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level (5.00 m) and falling.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Friday. With forecast rainfall renewed river level rises are possible in coming days.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 15.29 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) until at least mid 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 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 10 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.98,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.78,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,7.50,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,10.82,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Julia Creek,1.85,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.71,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.40,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,9.15,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,12.36,steady,12:00 pm Sat 03/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,15.29,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26

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 Georgina River And Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:45 PM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and minor to major flooding along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
At Marion Downs moderate flooding is possible from early next week. Minor flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Glengyle. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and moderate flooding at Glenormiston.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is like to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend, with further rises to the moderate flood level (4.00 m) possible early next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Eyre Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek and further rises are possible as floodwaters from upstream arrive.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.55 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.40 m at 11:30 am Wednesday, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.07,steady,2:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.90,steady,2:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.30,steady,6:35 am Thu 08/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.55,steady,9:00 am Thu 08/01/26

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

Flood Warning For The Nicholson River
Issued at 12:59 PM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE NICHOLSON RIVER
Widespread heavy rainfall in late December and early January has caused river and creek level rises and areas of flooding across the Nicholson and Leichhardt catchments.
River levels along the Nicholson River and along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip are expected to remain elevated for the next few days.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, however further heavy rainfall is not expected for the remainder of the week. Heavy rainfall may redevelop from next week, with a low forecast to move over northern Queensland. This may result in renewed river level rises and flooding.
This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels along the Nicholson River at Escott Station and Gregory River at Gregory Downs are expected to be elevated. Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
No observations are currently available for the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip.
River levels along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip are expected to be elevated for the next few days.

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 Friday 09 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.57,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,2.29,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Nicholson River at Escott Station,6.90,falling,12:30 pm Thu 08/01/26
Burketown Tide,3.32,falling,12:33 pm Thu 08/01/26
Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck,1.32,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Leichhardt River at Julius Dam,0.06,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek,2.34,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder,1.37,steady,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Leichhardt River at Lorraine,5.80,falling,6:30 am Tue 06/01/26
Leichhardt River at Floraville,2.92,falling,12:00 pm Thu 08/01/26

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 Flooding Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON
Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding across the Diamantina River catchment and its upper tributaries. Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
Renewed minor flooding is occurring at Diamantina Lakes. An earlier flood peak is continuing to move downstream along the Diamantina River below Monkira.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.66 m and rising, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.85 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) for remainder of Thursday into Friday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with a flood peak travelling downstream of Monkira.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,2.02,falling,10:00 am Thu 08/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.85,steady,10:51 am Wed 07/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.60,steady,6:00 am Thu 08/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.66,steady,10:00 am Thu 08/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.74,steady,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.02,steady,9:55 am Thu 08/01/26

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.