Warnings

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River Mon 09 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River 
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 28

MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE MONDAY AFTERNOON
 MAJOR FLOODING AT WALKERS BEND EXPECTED TO CONTINUE
 Moderate to heavy rainfall since Saturday is causing renewed river level rises across the Flinders River catchment. Moderate flooding is occurring at Richmond Post Office with further rises and major flooding likely during Monday afternoon. Downstream, river levels continue rising along the lower Flinders River and its tributaries, with major flooding expected to continue at Walkers Bend for the next few days. 
 Further areas of rainfall are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is likely along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No current river level observations are available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and rising. 
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) Monday afternoon. The river may exceed 8.20 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with major flooding. Higher levels may be possible with forecast rainfall. 

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.29 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible 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 03:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.30,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.10,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.83,rising,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.37,falling,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Julia Creek,2.81,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,6.42,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.23,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,8.11,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.29,rising,12:00 pm 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.