Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 02:59 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT INGHAM AND POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Moderate flooding has eased at Abergowrie Bridge and is occurring at Ingham. Moderate flooding is possible at Gairloch this afternoon. Major flooding is occurring at Halifax. Minor flooding is also possible in the upper catchment at Gleneagle this evening. Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Herbert River to Nash's Crossing: Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Monday evening. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 9.87 m and falling, below the moderate flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 11.14 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to peak near 11.30 m Monday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (11.00 m) during Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 10.44 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Gairloch may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river may peak near 10.70 m Monday evening, with moderate flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 5.16 m and rising, with major flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax may peak near 5.30 m Monday evening, with major flooding. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Wild River at Silver Valley,2.08,steady,2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.68,rising,2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.51,rising,2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.12,steady,2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.55,steady,1:52 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Zattas,3.25,falling,11:55 am Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie,7.98,steady,2:20 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,9.82,falling,2:40 pm Mon 02/03/26 Stone River at Peacock Siding,5.60,falling,2:43 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Trebonne,10.90,rising,2:44 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,11.14,rising,2:39 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Gairloch,10.44,rising,2:35 pm Mon 02/03/26 Herbert River at Halifax,5.16,rising,2:37 pm Mon 02/03/26 Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.24,falling,2:34 pm Mon 02/03/26 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.