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 03:47 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TAEMAS OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ST ANNS AND POSSIBLE AT BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE) FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY AND INTO THE WEEKEND
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Lower Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring at Taemas, with major flooding possible overnight Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding is likely at St Anns from overnight Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding is possible at Clare from overnight Friday and at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) from Saturday.
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 likely at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.62 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Major flooding is possible at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 5.96 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas may exceed the moderate flood level (7.00 m) Friday evening. The river may reach around the major flood level (8.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 2.10 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin Dam may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Saturday afternoon.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 8.23 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg may exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) from early Saturday morning.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 8.20 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Clare may exceed the minor flood level (9.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) is currently at 6.05 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge) may exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) from Saturday afternoon.

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 Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,3.32,falling,3:05 pm Fri 20/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,5.96,rising,2:59 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin Dam,2.12,steady,3:00 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.18,falling,3:40 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,8.25,rising,3:35 pm Fri 20/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.10,rising,3:37 pm Fri 20/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:46 AM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE DURING FRIDAY
Rainfall earlier this week resulted in minor flooding at Gleneagle Homestead and Abergowrie Bridge, which has now eased. Further rainfall early Friday morning is resulting in renewed river level rises, with minor flooding possible at Gleneagle Homestead and Abergowrie Bridge from late Friday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises across the catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible 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 below the minor flood level and rising.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Friday morning. The river may remain around the minor flood level (4.50 m) into Saturday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.52 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) Friday morning. The river may remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) into Saturday.

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 Saturday 21 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.27,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.18,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.36,rising,10:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.25,steady,10:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.05,falling,10:44 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.20,rising,10:39 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.02,falling,10:15 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.52,steady,10:31 am Fri 20/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,3.10,rising,10:38 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.95,rising,10:39 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.89,steady,10:40 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,5.69,rising,10:15 am Fri 20/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.86,steady,8:37 am Fri 20/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.14,rising,9:39 am Fri 20/02/26

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.