Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 09:58 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 8 MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE UPPER HERBERT RIVER River levels have eased below the minor flood level at Gleneagle in the Upper Herbert River catchment. No significant rainfall has been recorded during the past 24 hours in the Upper Herbert, and no significant rainfall is forecast for next few days. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Flooding has eased along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling. The river is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.23,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.54,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.11,falling,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.10,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.00,steady,9:14 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.45,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.72,steady,7:31 am Tue 24/03/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.40,falling,9:14 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,5.10,steady,8:24 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.89,steady,7:15 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,4.74,steady,8:46 am Tue 24/03/26 Herbert River at Halifax,2.21,steady,8:44 am Tue 24/03/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.10,falling,9:38 am Tue 24/03/26 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.