QLD
Tue 10:24 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:24 AM AEST on Tuesday 13 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE FROM TUESDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall over the upper Herbert River catchment over the last few days has resulted in river level rises. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which may lead to further river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle from Tuesday evening. Flooding is no longer expected at Abergowrie Bridge.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible 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 be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Tuesday evening.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Flooding is no longer expected at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.27 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.15,steady,9:00 am Tue 13/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.63,steady,9:00 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.11,steady,9:00 am Tue 13/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.34,steady,9:00 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,1.85,falling,10:13 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,1.60,steady,8:55 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,3.51,steady,9:00 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,3.27,steady,7:32 am Tue 13/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.00,steady,9:30 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,3.70,rising,10:02 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.34,steady,10:10 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.29,steady,8:46 am Tue 13/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,1.41,falling,9:56 am Tue 13/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.41,falling,10:07 am Tue 13/01/26
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.