Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Nicholson, Gregory, And Albert Rivers Issued at 01:50 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 RIVER LEVELS ELEVATED ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS River levels peaked and are falling along the Nicholson River downstream of Doomadgee and the Gregory River downstream of Sandy Waterhole. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, it is expected that the river level is elevated with the arrival of flows from upstream. Rainfall may develop from early next week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required. Nicholson and Gregory Rivers: River levels are expected to be elevated along the Albert River and the lower Gregory and Nicholson Rivers. 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 26 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Gregory River at Riversleigh,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26 Gregory River at Gregory Downs,2.07,steady,1:00 pm Fri 23/01/26 Burketown Tide,2.98,falling,1:33 pm Fri 23/01/26 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.