Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 12:18 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 12 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE OVERNIGHT TUESDAY MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE Recent moderate to heavy rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Herbert River catchment. Minor flooding continues at Gleneagle where further rises to the moderate flood level are possible from Tuesday evening. At Abergowrie Bridge minor flooding is likely to continue over the next few days. A minor peak was observed at Halifax Monday afternoon, with renewed rises possible during Wednesday. At the stage, flooding is not expected at Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is occurring with moderate flooding 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 expected to be above the minor flood level and rising. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach near the moderate flood level (8.50 m) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.37 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 4.31 m around 03:30 pm Monday 5 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.46 m and steady, below the minor flood level. Renewed rises are possible along the Herbert River at Halifax during Wednesday with forecast rain. 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 12:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 07 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.74,falling,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.16,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,6.79,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.89,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.35,steady,12:04 pm Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,steady,11:55 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.93,steady,11:00 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.37,falling,11:24 am Tue 06/01/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.00,falling,11:46 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,6.60,falling,11:26 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.74,falling,12:10 pm Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,6.54,steady,11:56 am Tue 06/01/26 Herbert River at Halifax,3.46,steady,11:37 am Tue 06/01/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.68,rising,11:34 am Tue 06/01/26 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.