Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 11:37 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 59
FLOODING HAS EASED AT WALKERS BEND
Along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, flooding has eased following major flooding during January.
Moderate rainfall may redevelop from late this week primarily to the east of the catchment in the upper Flinders, which may cause renewed river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 3.09 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.
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:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.68,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.69,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Julia Creek,1.32,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.51,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.21,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.41,steady,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,3.09,falling,11:00 am Wed 11/02/26
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
Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds NW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 25° 25° 25° 26° 25° 25° 25° Maximum 33° 33° 32° 32° 31° 30° 31° Chance of rain 70% 70% 80% 70% 80% 90% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 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 9
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(km/h)Wind direction NE WNW NNE NW NNE NW N NW NNW NW N NW N NNW Relative humidity 83% 73% 85% 74% 87% 75% 87% 76% 90% 81% 92% 82% 92% 82% Dew point 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 27°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 26°C 25°C 26°C 26°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Kowanyama (15.4785°S, 141.7435°E, 4m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:06am EST 6:28am EST 7:06pm EST 7:29pm EST 1:29am EST 3:04pm EST 
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