QLD

Fri 12:31 AEST

Major Flood Warning For Eyre Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Georgina River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For Eyre Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Georgina River Issued at 12:31 PM AEST on Friday 10 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 71 MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT GLENGYLE, MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BEDOURIE FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS Major flooding continues to ease along Eyre Creek. Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Georgina River. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 2.39 m and falling at 9:00am Thursday, below the minor flood level. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m). Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River levels continue to fall along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs, and no further flooding is expected. Eyre Creek: Major flooding is slowly easing at Glengyle and moderate flooding is slowly easing at Bedourie. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.61 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) over the next few days. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 4.00 m and falling slowly, with major flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may remain around the major flood level (4.00 m) over 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,2.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26 Burke River at Boulia,1.59,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.39,falling,9:00 am Thu 09/04/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.61,falling,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.00,falling,9:00 am Thu 09/04/26 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.