Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek Issued at 04:02 PM AEST on Sunday 04 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM MID NEXT WEEK MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding along the Georgina River to Marion Downs. Minor flooding is possible along the Eyre Creek from early next week as the floodwaters flow downstream. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs. No current river level observations are available for the Georgina River at Marion Downs, however, the river level is estimated to be close to the minor flood level (3.00 m) and rising, based on river levels at a nearby location. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Sunday and into Monday, with further rises to the moderate flood level (4.00 m) possible from mid next week. Eyre Creek: Minor flooding is possible along Eyre Creek from early next week, as floodwaters from upstream arrive. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,6.18,steady,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.98,steady,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.60,rising,7:00 am Sat 03/01/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.30,steady,2:55 pm Sun 04/01/26 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.