Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 AM EST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 05 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 04 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Cairns Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 05 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast and Mackay Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 am EST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:52 AM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX WITH RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE LATER THIS WEEK
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises and flooding across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Rainfall has eased with moderate flood peaks observed at Abergowrie Bridge, Ingham and Gairloch on Monday. A major flood peak was also observed at Halifax Monday evening, with minor flooding now occurring. A below minor peak is likely at Gleneagle Homestead Tuesday afternoon.
Further showers, storms and heavy rainfall are forecast from Thursday and into the weekend, which may lead to renewed river level rises and flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is no longer expected 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 is likely to peak below the minor flood level (4.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 10.02 m around 11:30 am Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.37 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station peaked at 11.39 m around 05:00 pm Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 8.14 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.

The Herbert River at Gairloch peaked at 10.69 m around 05:15 pm Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 7.84 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is likely to remain below the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.

The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 5.31 m around 08:30 pm Monday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 4.46 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Halifax may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Tuesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.

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 Wednesday 04 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.11,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.31,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.75,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.07,falling,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.15,steady,10:28 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Zattas,2.45,steady,5:55 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.71,falling,10:05 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,5.37,falling,9:03 am Tue 03/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.60,falling,9:54 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,7.40,falling,10:44 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.79,falling,10:34 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,7.54,falling,10:32 am Tue 03/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,4.46,falling,10:19 am Tue 03/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.49,falling,10:34 am Tue 03/03/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:25 AM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT ST ANNS
Following a minor flood peak on Tuesday, river levels fell below the minor flood level along the Suttor River at St Anns during Saturday night.
Showers and storms are forecast across the catchment for the remainder of Sunday but are not expected to cause significant renewed rises in river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.76 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.56,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Sun 01/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.19,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,4.06,falling,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.47,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,4.00,steady,10:10 am Sun 01/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.12,steady,9:56 am Sun 01/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.18,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.76,falling,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.21,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,3.31,steady,7:27 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin Dam,2.40,steady,8:55 am Sun 01/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.54,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,8.18,falling,9:40 am Sun 01/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.62,steady,7:48 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,8.40,falling,9:27 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,7.90,falling,9:09 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,6.05,falling,9:39 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.15,falling,9:35 am Sun 01/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.94,falling,10:10 am Sun 01/03/26

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.