Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
26 JANUARY 2026 13:54 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9
RIVER LEVELS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE EASING ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
River levels remain elevated but are continuing to fall across the Nicholson and Gregory River catchments. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, the river level is continuing to ease.
Rainfall may develop this week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria, which may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
River levels have eased at many locations, however, flooding may still be continuing at some low laying areas.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,1.80,rising,12:00 pm Mon 26/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.60,rising,1:33 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.
