Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 12:19 PM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 14 RENEWED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS THE CATCHMENT WITH FORECAST RAINFALL OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in elevated river levels across the Herbert River catchment. Renewed minor to moderate flooding is likely across the catchment from overnight Friday and over the next few days with forecast rainfall. Further heavy rainfall is forecast over the coming days. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is occurring 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 around the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain around the minor flood level (4.50 m) during the next few days. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall over the weekend. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Moderate flooding is likely at Abergowrie Bridge, Ingham Pump Station, Gairloch and Halifax over the next few days. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 4.92 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Further river level rises are likely with forecast rainfall over the weekend. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 5.34 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) from Saturday morning. Further river level rises are likely with forecast rainfall over the weekend. The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 5.24 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Gairloch is likely to exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) from Saturday morning. Further river level rises are likely with forecast rainfall over the weekend. The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.61 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Friday morning. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Saturday morning. Further river level rises are possible with forecast rainfall over the weekend. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.18,steady,11:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.74,falling,11:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.15,falling,11:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.37,steady,11:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.05,falling,11:59 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Zattas,2.30,falling,11:56 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.75,falling,11:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.92,falling,11:36 am Thu 08/01/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.30,steady,10:00 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,5.35,falling,11:48 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.34,falling,11:41 am Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,5.24,falling,12:08 pm Thu 08/01/26 Herbert River at Halifax,2.61,falling,11:37 am Thu 08/01/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.15,rising,12:07 pm Thu 08/01/26 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.