Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
2 JANUARY 2026 04:35 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment
Issued at 04:35 AM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GIRU FRIDAY MORNING
The Haughton River at Giru peaked around 2.33 metres, with moderate flooding Thursday evening. The river level fell below the moderate flood level (2.10 m) early Friday morning. Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days and renewed rises possible.
Minor flooding has eased along Alligator Creek.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall and a Flood Watch is current for the Haughton River catchment.
Major Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Major Creek
Haughton River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Haughton River.
The Haughton River at Giru peaked at 2.33 m around 10:00 pm Thursday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 2.08 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.80 m) Friday morning. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 02 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,1.05,falling,3:55 am Fri 02/01/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,7.71,falling,4:00 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Powerline,4.50,falling,4:15 am Fri 02/01/26
Haughton River at Giru,2.08,falling,4:04 am Fri 02/01/26
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.
