Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Issued at 12:22 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 59 SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RISES AND MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MARION DOWNS The main flood peak is now along Eyre Creek and approaching Bedourie and Glengyle, where significant renewed creek level rises are occurring. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across western parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments for the next few days. This situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Moderate to major flooding is slowly easing along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 5.89 m and falling, with major flooding. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny. Eyre Creek: Significant renewed rises are occurring along Eyre Creek, with major flooding occurring at Bedourie and Glengyle. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 5.20 m and rising, with major flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days, with continued rises above the major flood level possible over the coming days as upstream flows arrive. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 5.10 m and steady, with major flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with further rises possible 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 Wednesday 18 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,7.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,5.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.79,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.89,falling,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,5.20,rising,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26 King Creek at Cluny,5.35,falling,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,5.10,steady,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26 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.