Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 09:55 AM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND FROM WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
The main flood peak along the Flinders River has moved downstream of Etta Plains and is approaching Walkers Bend. The flood peak along the Cloncurry River is passing through Canobie, upstream of its junction with the Flinders River.
River levels are slowly rising along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where major flooding is likely from Wednesday into Thursday, as floodwaters from both the Cloncurry and Flinders rivers arrive.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. Major flooding is likely at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.71 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from Wednesday into Thursday. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.94,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.76,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.63,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Julia Creek,1.73,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.56,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.78,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,8.24,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,6.74,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26

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.