Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Issued at 01:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 56 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE AND POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM THURSDAY WITH SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RIVER LEVEL RISES MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MARION DOWNS The major flood peak along the Georgina River has passed through Marion Downs and is now approaching Eyre Creek, where significant renewed river level rises are likely from Thursday at Bedourie and Glengyle. No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Major flooding is slowly easing along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 6.29 m and steady, with major flooding. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of this week. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny. Eyre Creek: River levels remain elevated along the Eyre Creek with the river level around the major flood level at Glengyle and moderate flooding occurring at Bedourie. Significant renewed rises are expected from Thursday as the main flood peak from upstream arrives. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.57 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from Thursday, with continued rises above major likely to continue through to at least the end of the week. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 4.00 m and steady, with major flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the major flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. Renewed rises are likely from Thursday 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 Thursday 12 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.39,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,6.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/03/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.89,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/03/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,6.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/03/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.57,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/03/26 King Creek at Cluny,4.50,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.00,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/03/26 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.