Minor Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Georgina River
18 FEBRUARY 2026 14:07 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 02:07 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT MARION DOWNS
The flood peak along the Eyre Creek has passed through Glengyle, where minor flooding is occurring.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast in the catchment for the next few days, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, however this is not expected to have a significant impact on current river and creek levels.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels remain elevated along the Georgina River to Marion Downs; however, flooding is no longer expected at Marion Downs.
No recent observations are available for the Georgina River at Marion Downs, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Marion Downs is expected to be below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain below the minor flood level.
Eyre Creek:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Eyre Creek around Glengyle. Minor flooding is estimated to be continuing along King Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.50 m).
No current creek level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days.
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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.06,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.90,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,1.45,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.45,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/02/26
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.
