Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River Mon 26 Jan 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River 
Issued at 02:58 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT MURRAY FLATS 
 Heavy rainfall over parts of the Murray River catchment Sunday night into Monday has led to river level rises. Flooding has been observed in the upper Murray which is now easing. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Murray Flats.
 Further rainfall is forecast into Tuesday which may cause further river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.  
 A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula, Gulf of Carpentaria and North East Coastal Rivers.

Murray River:
River levels are elevated and minor flooding estimated to be occurring along the Murray River.
No observations are currently available for the Murray River at Murray Flats. Based on the upstream gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Murray Flats is around the minor flood level.
The Murray River at Murray Flats may remain around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Monday afternoon. 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 03:30 PM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.07,falling,2:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Tully River at Euramo,3.75,rising,1:29 pm Mon 26/01/26
Clump Point Tide,2.22,rising,2:36 pm Mon 26/01/26
Cardwell Tide,2.49,rising,2:40 pm Mon 26/01/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,4.15,falling,2:44 pm Mon 26/01/26

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.