Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Reissued to correct update time. Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 54 MAJOR FLOODING PEAKING AT MARION DOWNS BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE LIKELY TO REMAIN AROUND THE MAJOR LEVEL INTO NEXT WEEK WITH RENEWED RISES EXPECTED The main flood peak along the Georgina River is passing through Marion Downs, with major flooding easing slowly at Roxborough and Glenormiston. Further downstream along Eyre Creek at Bedourie, the river level remains around the major flood level. Downstream at Glengyle, major flooding is expected to be continuing. Significant renewed rises are expected in the coming weeks at Bedourie and Glengyle as the main flood peak from the upper catchment arrives. Elevated river levels and overland inundation are likely across the catchment as floodwaters move downstream. Road access is likely to be affected, and communities may become isolated. Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the upper catchment for the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Major flooding is continuing at Marion Downs, Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 6.65 m and steady, with major flooding nearing its peak. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) into next week. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs, as the main flood peak is moving downstream. Moderate flooding is easing along King Creek at Cluny. Eyre Creek: River levels remain elevated around the major flood level along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Glengyle, with significant renewed rises expected as the main flood peak from upstream arrives. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.95 m and steady, just below the major flood level. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days. Significant renewed rises above the major flood level (5.00 m) are expected along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie over the weekend and into next week, as the main flood peak from upstream approaches. No current river level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level is estimated to be around the major flood level. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the major flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Significant renewed rises are likely from mid next week as upstream flows arrive. 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 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.72,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,7.20,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.97,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/03/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,6.65,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.95,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/03/26 King Creek at Cluny,4.25,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/03/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.00,steady,9:00 am Fri 06/03/26 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.