Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 09:40 PM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 56
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.14 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may exceed the moderate flood level (5.30 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible during Sunday and the river level may exceed the Burke Development Road Bridge (5.40 m).
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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Julia Creek,1.34,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.03,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.10,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.25,falling,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.14,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
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
Mount Isa (20.7266°S, 139.4943°E, 365m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding near the Northern Territory border. Winds N/NE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to high 30s.
Forecast for Mount Isa (20.7266°S, 139.4943°E, 365m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 22° 23° 24° 23° 23° 22° 22° Maximum 34° 35° 35° 35° 35° 32° 32° Chance of rain 70% 60% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 5
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Isa (20.7266°S, 139.4943°E, 365m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:06am EST 6:29am EST 7:23pm EST 7:46pm EST 11:19pm EST 11:53am EST
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