Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River Issued at 07:26 AM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CLONCURRY FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING Recent moderate rainfall over the upper Flinders and Cloncurry catchments has caused river level rises in both the upper Flinders River and Cloncurry River. Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which is likely to cause further river level rises across the catchments. Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office on Monday morning, with further rises expected during Monday. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is rising and may reach around the minor flood level from late Monday morning. Flinders River to Richmond: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond. No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level and rising. The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may reach around 7.00 m Monday afternoon, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall and as upstream flows arrive. Cloncurry River: Minor flooding is possible along the Cloncurry River at Cloncurry. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 2.48 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from late Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.16,steady,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.30,rising,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Flinders River at Punchbowl,3.55,rising,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.72,steady,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Julia Creek,1.54,steady,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,4.80,rising,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,2.48,rising,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.97,rising,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.50,steady,6:00 am Mon 16/02/26 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.