Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek Issued at 03:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 22 MAJOR FLOODING FALLING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM THURSDAY AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK A major flood peak has occurred at Marion Downs along the Georgina River and is now moving downstream. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Thursday, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Major flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs peaked at 5.40 m on Saturday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently around the major flood level (5.00 m) and falling slowly. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Eyre Creek: Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.90 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. The creek may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 2.60 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) early next week. Forecasts will be refined when upstream peaks are observed. 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 Thursday 22 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.85,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,2.20,falling,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.85,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.00,steady,6:30 am Wed 21/01/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.91,steady,3:15 pm Wed 21/01/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.60,steady,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26 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.