Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers
Issued at 01:50 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

RIVER LEVELS ELEVATED ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
River levels peaked and are falling along the Nicholson River downstream of Doomadgee and the Gregory River downstream of Sandy Waterhole. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, it is expected that the river level is elevated with the arrival of flows from upstream.
Rainfall may develop from early next week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This 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 are expected to be elevated along the Albert River and the lower Gregory and Nicholson Rivers.

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 Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,2.07,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.98,falling,1:33 pm Fri 23/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:27 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM FRIDAY EVENING AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
RIVER LEVELS ARE FALLING AT MARION DOWNS WITH MODERATE FLOODING
The flood peak along the Georgina River is now downstream of Marion Downs, where moderate flooding is occurring following a major flood peak. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Friday evening, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.65 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.95 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Friday evening.

No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) early next week.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.54,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,2.20,falling,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.78,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.65,falling,6:31 am Fri 23/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.95,rising,9:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.60,steady,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:36 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 44

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers. Along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling slowly following a major flood peak earlier this month. As upstream flows arrive, renewed rises above the major flood level are likely over the next several days at Walkers Bend but are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
Isolated showers are forecast in the next couple days across the upper Flinders and Cloncurry River catchment but are not expected to significantly impact river levels at Richmond and Cloncurry at this stage.
Further rainfall may develop from early next week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
As at 09:15 AEST on Friday, the river is at 10.59 m and estimated to be slowly falling, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.94,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.74,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.20,falling,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.68,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Julia Creek,1.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,6.88,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,8.18,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.59,falling,9:15 am Fri 23/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 30

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT WINTON
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak has passed Monkira and is now approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop from early next week as this peak moves downstream. River levels are slowly falling but remain above the moderate flood level and above the causeway at Diamantina Lakes.
Upstream, along the Western River, minor flooding has eased at Winton.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 4.81 m and falling slowly, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding has eased along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton was at 1.50 m around 09:00 AEST on Wednesday 21/01/2026 and falling, and is now expected to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Western River at Winton is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.50 m).

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m around 09:00 AEST on Wednesday 21/01/2026 and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level from early next week.

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 Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.60,steady,11:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,steady,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.81,steady,11:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.89,steady,9:00 am Fri 23/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.09,steady,9:55 am Fri 23/01/26

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.