Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
22 MARCH 2026 20:25 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:25 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment during Friday and Saturday resulting in elevated river levels across the catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle Homestead, and renewed minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. Minor flooding is not expected to extend downstream to Ingham and Gairloch.
Isolated showers are forecast over the catchment during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.
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, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Monday.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.52 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) into Monday 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.43,steady,7:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.27,steady,7:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.36,falling,7:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.75,steady,7:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.25,steady,7:59 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.92,steady,7:05 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.52,steady,7:31 pm Sun 22/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.70,steady,6:14 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.55,steady,8:12 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.54,steady,7:19 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.29,rising,7:37 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.16,steady,7:35 pm Sun 22/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.99,rising,8:08 pm Sun 22/03/26
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.
