Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek Issued at 03:22 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 39 RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE UPPER GEORGINA CATCHMENT MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS MONDAY AFTERNOON AND BEDOURIE FROM THURSDAY MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE Areas of heavy to intense rainfall are forecast to continue across parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments for the next few days, with significant rainfall having been observed in the upper reaches of the catchment over the last few days. Further creek and river level rises, localised flooding, and overland inundation are likely to continue. These conditions are likely to affect road access, and some communities will become isolated. River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River and its tributaries following rainfall over the last week. Moderate flooding is possible along the Georgina River at Marion Downs from Monday afternoon. As this peak moves downstream, moderate flooding is possible at Bedourie from Thursday, and at Glengyle, the creek level is estimated to be around the minor flood level. Continued heavy rainfall over parts of the catchment will impact downstream locations over the coming weeks, with further river and creek level rises likely. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchment. A Flood Watch is current for the adjacent catchments in the Northern Territory, including the Barkly and Simpson Desert. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Along the Georgina River to Marion Downs, moderate flooding is occurring at Boulia and Glenormiston, and is possible at Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 3.70 m and rising, above the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Georgina River at Marion Downs may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Eyre Creek: Moderate flooding is possible along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.80 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No current creek level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The creek level is estimated to be around the minor flood level. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are likely 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 04:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,5.96,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/02/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,4.20,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Burke River at Boulia,3.86,falling,1:15 pm Mon 23/02/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,3.70,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.80,rising,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26 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.