Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Georgina River Issued at 02:40 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS LATER FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY Rainfall over the past week has caused river level rises and flooding along the upper Georgina River and its tributaries upstream of Marion Downs. No significant rainfall was recorded in the last 48 hours to 9:00 am Thursday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Georgina River to Marion Downs: River levels are elevated along the Georgina River at Urandangi and Roxborough Downs. A minor flood peak was observed on the Burke River at Boulia on Thursday morning. Minor flooding is possible at Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 2.25 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Georgina River at Marion Downs may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) later Friday into Saturday. 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 Friday 02 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,4.24,rising,2:00 pm Thu 01/01/26 Burke River at Boulia,3.24,falling,2:00 pm Thu 01/01/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.25,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.15,steady,9:00 am 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.