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.
Forecast
Rising Sun (19.2895°S, 146.7878°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers, becoming less likely in the evening. The chance of a thunderstorm in the late morning and afternoon. Light winds. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
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