Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 01:29 PM AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM AROUND SATURDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall over parts of the Belyando and Suttor river catchments has caused river level rises in the upper catchment. Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from around Saturday as upstream flows arrive.
Elevated river levels are occurring along the lower Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam, however river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 1.52 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from around Saturday. Further rises are possible 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 13 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.93,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,11:40 am Thu 12/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.50,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.49,falling,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.52,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.35,steady,1:13 pm Thu 12/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.82,steady,12:56 pm Thu 12/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,7.40,steady,3:45 pm Wed 11/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,3.69,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,1.52,rising,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.07,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.76,falling,12:45 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin Dam,1.24,steady,1:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,2.10,steady,12:00 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.33,steady,1:03 pm Thu 12/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,2.07,steady,10:47 am Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.65,steady,12:27 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.40,steady,12:10 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,1:12 pm Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.80,steady,11:33 am Thu 12/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.04,falling,1:04 pm 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.

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.