Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 4 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE River levels have now eased and minor flooding is no longer occurring at Gleneagle. River level rises are expected along the lower Herbert River for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, but rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the upper or lower Herbert. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River at Gleneagle. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead, however, based on readings from the nearby auto gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and falling. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected 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,2.12,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.61,rising,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.72,falling,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.75,falling,11:13 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.32,falling,10:20 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.42,steady,10:32 am Wed 21/01/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.05,steady,9:20 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,4.30,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.84,rising,10:10 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,3.79,steady,8:46 am Wed 21/01/26 Herbert River at Halifax,2.01,rising,10:59 am Wed 21/01/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.52,rising,11:09 am Wed 21/01/26 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.