QLD
Mon 08:31 AEST
Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:31 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12
FLOODING HAS EASED AT GLENEAGLE
Minor flooding has eased along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
Rainfall is forecast later this week, which may result in renewed river level rises. This warning will be issued as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently below the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).
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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.64,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.14,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.56,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.64,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.45,falling,7:30 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,3.90,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,3.92,steady,7:31 am Mon 16/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.30,steady,6:14 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.40,steady,8:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.99,steady,7:12 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.89,steady,6:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.16,rising,8:25 am Mon 16/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.65,rising,8:09 am Mon 16/03/26
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.