Warnings

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Mon 09 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek 
Issued at 12:20 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 55

MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT MARION DOWNS 
 BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE LIKELY TO REMAIN AROUND THE MAJOR LEVEL AHEAD OF SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES FROM MID-WEEK
 The major flood peak along the Georgina River has passed through Marion Downs and is now moving towards Eyre Creek, where significant renewed river level rises are likely from mid-week at Bedourie and Glengyle.
 No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. 

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is easing along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs peaked at 6.65 m Friday evening, with major flooding. The river is currently at 6.50 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of this week. 

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Moderate flooding is rising along King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek:
River levels remain elevated around the major flood level along Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Glengyle, with significant renewed rises expected from mid-week as the main flood peak from upstream arrives.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.90 m and steady, just below the major flood level.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from mid-week, with continued rises above major likely to continue through to at least the end of the week.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 4.00 m and steady at the major flood level.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the major flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely from mid-week as upstream flows arrive.

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 11 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.56,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,6.80,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.92,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,6.50,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.90,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26
King Creek at Cluny,4.40,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.00,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/03/26

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.