Warnings

Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River Tue 20 Jan 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River 
Issued at 11:39 AM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
 Moderate to heavy rainfall across the Herbert River catchment during Saturday and into Sunday has caused river level rises along the upper Herbert River and its tributaries. Minor flooding is estimated to be easing at Gleneagle, following a minor flood peak overnight Monday into Tuesday. River level rises are expected along the lower Herbert River for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, but are expected to remain below minor flood levels.
 The chance of showers and thunderstorms is forecast for the next few days, but rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the upper or lower Herbert.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead, however, based on readings from the nearby auto gauge, the river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and falling. 
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.50 m) Tuesday 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.25,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.25,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.38,falling,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.42,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.85,falling,11:28 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.45,rising,11:11 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.26,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.32,steady,10:32 am Tue 20/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.05,falling,10:21 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.35,steady,11:26 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.94,rising,10:10 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.89,rising,10:39 am Tue 20/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.11,rising,11:05 am Tue 20/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.45,falling,11:07 am Tue 20/01/26

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.