Final Flood Warning For The Murray River
2 JANUARY 2026 09:27 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 09:27 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7
RIVER LEVELS AT MURRAY FLATS PEAKED BELOW MINOR THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast over the coming days and renewed rises are possible. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.
Murray River:
Flooding has peaked below minor along the Murray River.
No observations are currently available for the Murray River at Murray Flats.
The Murray River at Murray Flats is likely to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Cardwell Tide,4.08,rising,8:59 am Fri 02/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,3.35,rising,9:02 am Fri 02/01/26
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.
