QLD

Sun 09:20 AEST

Moderate Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek Issued at 09:20 AM AEST on Sunday 12 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 72 MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT GLENGYLE AND AT BEDOURIE River levels along Eyre Creek at Glengyle fell below the major flood level during Saturday. Moderate flooding will continue to ease through the lower catchment over the next few days. Eyre Creek: Moderate flooding is slowly easing at Glengyle and at Bedourie. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie was last observed at 9:00 am Saturday at 4.59 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was last observed at 9:00 am Saturday at 3.80 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 13 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,2.82,steady,8:00 am Sun 12/04/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.57,steady,6:00 am Sun 12/04/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.39,falling,9:00 am Thu 09/04/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.59,falling,9:00 am Sat 11/04/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.80,falling,9:00 am Sat 11/04/26 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.