Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 58 SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RISES AND MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT GLENGYLE AND POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM LATE FRIDAY MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MARION DOWNS The major flood peak along the Georgina River has passed through Marion Downs and is now approaching Eyre Creek, where significant renewed river level rises are starting to occur at Bedourie and Glengyle. Showers and thunderstorms producing locally heavy rainfall are forecast across western parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments for the next few days. This situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Major flooding is slowly easing along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 6.09 m and steady, with major flooding. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny. Eyre Creek: River levels remain elevated along the Eyre Creek with major flooding occurring at Glengyle and moderate flooding occurring at Bedourie. Significant renewed rises are starting to occur as the main flood peak from upstream arrives. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.75 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from late Friday, with continued rises above major likely to continue over the weekend. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 4.60 m and rising, with major flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Friday, with further rises above major likely to continue over the weekend. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.19,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,6.40,steady,9:00 am Thu 12/03/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.85,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/03/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,6.09,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/03/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.75,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/03/26 King Creek at Cluny,5.42,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/03/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.60,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/03/26 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.