Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
20 FEBRUARY 2026 09:53 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 09:53 AM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises across the Haughton River catchment. Minor flooding is likely from late Friday morning, with rises to the moderate level possible from Friday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
Haughton River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 0.98 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) Friday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.10 m) Friday 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 05:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,1.40,rising,9:35 am Fri 20/02/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,3.62,rising,9:00 am Fri 20/02/26
Haughton River at Powerline,2.75,rising,9:35 am Fri 20/02/26
Haughton River at Giru,0.98,steady,7:59 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.
