Moderate Flood Warning For The Bohle River And Flood Warning For The Black River
20 FEBRUARY 2026 10:27 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Bohle River And Flood Warning For The Black River
Issued at 10:27 AM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MT BOHLE FROM EARLY FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Rainfall early Friday morning has resulted in rapid river level rises across the Bohle and Black River catchments. Minor flooding is occurring at Mt Bohle, with rises to around the moderate flood level possible from early Friday afternoon.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchments. This warning will be updated as required.
Bohle River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bohle River at Mt Bohle.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle is currently at 4.83 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Bohle River at Mt Bohle may reach around the moderate flood level (5.50 m) from early Friday afternoon. Higher levels are possible with further heavy rainfall.
Black River and Bluewater Creek:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Black River.
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 20 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Black River upstream Bruce Highway,4.21,rising,9:58 am Fri 20/02/26
Bluewater Creek at Bluewater,1.62,rising,9:20 am Fri 20/02/26
Cape Ferguson Tide,3.05,rising,9:36 am Fri 20/02/26
Ross River at Ross River Dam,38.95,rising,10:14 am Fri 20/02/26
Ross River at Black Weir (Riverway),0.60,steady,9:20 am Fri 20/02/26
Ross River at Aplin Weir,0.91,falling,9:49 am Fri 20/02/26
Ross River at Rooney's Bridge,1.70,rising,10:10 am Fri 20/02/26
Townsville Tide,3.21,rising,9:37 am Fri 20/02/26
Little Bohle River at Gumlow Road,2.44,rising,10:01 am Fri 20/02/26
Bohle River at Dalrymple Road,8.54,rising,10:13 am Fri 20/02/26
Bohle River at Mt Bohle,4.83,rising,10:09 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.
