Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River Issued at 09:29 AM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025 Flood Warning Number: 9 MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES TO RISE AT WALKERS BEND MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE AND CLONCURRY, WITH FURTHER RISES LIKELY Recent significant rainfall has caused river and creek level rises and flooding across the Flinders and Cloncurry River catchments. Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall are forecast to continue over the next few days across the catchment, with river and creek level rises likely to continue. Moderate flooding is occurring at Cloncurry and is expected to be occurring at Richmond. Downstream, major flooding at Walkers Bend is expected to continue rising as upstream floodwaters arrive over the coming days. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland extending to the North Tropical Coast. A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy, Locally Intense Rainfall for parts of North West Queensland, including parts of the Flinders catchment. Flinders River to Richmond: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River to Richmond. No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) and rising slowly. The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) during Tuesday. Further rises are likely with forecast rain. Flinders River downstream of Richmond: Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.94 m and rising, with major flooding. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) over the next few days, with rises continuing as upstream flows arrive. Cloncurry River: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Cloncurry River. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 5.01 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. 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 05:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025. Latest River Heights: Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.36,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.87,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.03,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.76,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Julia Creek,4.73,falling,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,8.75,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,5.01,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Cloncurry River at Canobie,10.49,steady,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,8.72,rising,6:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.94,rising,8:00 am Tue 30/12/25 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.