Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 12:05 PM AEST on Wednesday 07 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 13 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX FROM EARLY THURSDAY MORNING Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Herbert River catchment. At Gleneagle the river level is estimated to have peaked with minor flooding around Tuesday evening, with minor flooding likely to continue over the next few days. At Abergowrie Bridge minor flooding is likely to continue over the next few days. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Halifax early Thursday morning with forecast rain. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River at Gleneagle. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels are estimated to have peaked with minor flooding around Tuesday evening. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge and possible at Halifax. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.47 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 4.31 m around 03:30 pm Monday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.11 m and steady, below the minor flood level. Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Halifax. The river may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Thursday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.35,steady,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.50,falling,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,6.24,falling,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.51,steady,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.35,falling,11:59 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Zattas,3.20,steady,11:55 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.99,steady,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.42,falling,11:28 am Wed 07/01/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.50,steady,9:39 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,6.35,steady,11:56 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.39,steady,10:10 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,6.24,steady,11:46 am Wed 07/01/26 Herbert River at Halifax,3.16,steady,11:50 am Wed 07/01/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.42,rising,11:35 am Wed 07/01/26 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.