Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River Issued at 10:02 AM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 28 MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WALKERS BEND MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND Along the Flinders River at Richmond river levels are estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. Downstream, inflows from multiple tributaries are causing major flooding at Walkers Bend, where river levels are slowly falling. Moderate to heavy rainfall may redevelop from this weekend primarily to the east of the catchment in the upper Flinders, which may cause renewed river level rises from early next week. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required. Flinders River to Richmond: Minor 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 expected to be above the minor flood level (5.00 m) and falling. The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Friday. With forecast rainfall renewed river level rises are possible in coming days. 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 15.29 m and steady, with major flooding. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) until at least mid 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 Saturday 10 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.98,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.78,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Flinders River at Punchbowl,7.50,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Flinders River at Etta Plains,10.82,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Julia Creek,1.85,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.71,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.40,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Cloncurry River at Canobie,9.15,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,12.36,steady,12:00 pm Sat 03/01/26 Flinders River at Walkers Bend,15.29,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 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.