Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek Issued at 02:10 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 21 MAJOR FLOODING PEAKED AT MARION DOWNS, LIKELY TO CONTINUE NEXT FEW DAYS MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM EARLY THIS 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 may develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from early this week. Further downstream at Glengyle, moderate flooding is likely to develop around the end of this 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 during Saturday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 5.30 m and steady, 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: Elevated river levels are expected to be occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs, with further rises expected for the next few days. Eyre Creek: Moderate flooding is possible along Eyre Creek. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.84 m and rising, with minor flooding (3.50 m). The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday 20 January. The creek may peak above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) around Thursday 22 January. As of Sunday 09:00 am AEST, Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.60 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding (2.00 m). The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) around the end of this 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 04:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,4.10,steady,1:00 pm Mon 19/01/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,3.00,falling,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.98,steady,1:00 pm Mon 19/01/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.30,steady,6:31 am Mon 19/01/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.84,rising,9:00 am Mon 19/01/26 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.