Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 09:59 AM AEST on Sunday 11 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 22 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM SUNDAY EVENING FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG THE LOWER HERBERT RIVER Moderate rainfall across the upper parts of the Herbert River catchment over the last few days has resulted in river level rises. Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge from Sunday evening. The risk of heavy rainfall has eased for the Herbert River catchment as Tropical Cyclone Koji has moved southward toward the central Queensland coast. Flooding is no longer expected along the Lower Herbert River at Ingham, Gairloch and Halifax. Forecast showers and thunderstorms over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is possible 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 below the minor flood level (4.50 m) and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 4.62 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 5.14 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is expected to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m). The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 5.04 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Gairloch is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.50 m). The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.26 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m). 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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.32,steady,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,3.83,steady,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.51,steady,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.85,steady,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.45,steady,8:59 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Zattas,1.95,falling,8:55 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.36,falling,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.57,falling,9:16 am Sun 11/01/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.20,steady,9:15 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,5.30,rising,9:14 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,5.14,rising,9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,5.04,rising,9:03 am Sun 11/01/26 Herbert River at Halifax,2.26,rising,9:26 am Sun 11/01/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.39,falling,9:34 am Sun 11/01/26 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.