Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:11 AM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. The river level at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises and minor flooding at Abergowrie Bridge from Thursday afternoon.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring 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, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently above the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.07 m and rising, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises and minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge from Thursday afternoon.
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 10:00 AM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,3.07,falling,8:00 am Thu 12/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.09,steady,8:00 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.37,falling,8:00 am Thu 12/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.93,steady,8:00 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.70,falling,8:58 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.83,rising,7:55 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.07,rising,8:36 am Thu 12/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.25,steady,8:58 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.10,steady,8:25 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.89,steady,7:15 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.79,steady,8:45 am Thu 12/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.26,steady,8:37 am Thu 12/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.56,falling,8:39 am Thu 12/03/26
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.
Forecast
East Russell (17.3227°S, 145.9588°E, 20m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late afternoon then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 26 to 31.
Forecast for East Russell (17.3227°S, 145.9588°E, 20m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 24° 24° 23° 23° Maximum 29° 29° 30° 30° 29° 30° 30° Chance of rain 90% 80% 80% 80% 70% 90% 90% Likely amount 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 7
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(km/h)Wind direction SSW SSE SSW SSE SSE SSE SSE SE SSE SSE SSE SSE S S Relative humidity 87% 85% 91% 86% 86% 82% 89% 83% 87% 79% 84% 76% 84% 81% Dew point 23°C 23°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 22°C 23°C 23°C -
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for East Russell (17.3227°S, 145.9588°E, 20m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:56am EST 6:18am EST 6:34pm EST 6:55pm EST 1:34pm EST 
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