Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment Issued at 01:28 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GIRU OVERNIGHT THURSDAY Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded across the Haughton River catchment. Heavy falls over Major Creek have resulted in rapid river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast tonight and over the coming days. Minor flooding is likely to develop along the Haughton River at Giru on Thursday evening, with further rises and the potential for moderate flooding overnight Thursday into Friday. Haughton River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Haughton River. The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 0.63 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Haughton River at Giru is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.80 m) Thursday evening. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.10 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are possible. 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 05:00 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,0.00,steady,11:27 am Thu 01/01/26 Major Creek upstream Haughton River,4.45,rising,12:00 pm Thu 01/01/26 Haughton River at Powerline,2.25,rising,1:05 pm Thu 01/01/26 Haughton River at Giru,0.63,rising,1:07 pm Thu 01/01/26 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.