Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
25 MARCH 2025 10:29 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:29 AM EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX FROM TUESDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises in lower parts the catchment.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which may cause further river level rises along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. River levels at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax may reach the minor flood level from Tuesday evening.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 3.35 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach the minor flood level (6.00 m) Tuesday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.26 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday evening with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 26 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.10,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.02,Rising,09:30 AM TUE 25/03/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,4.97,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,3.30,Falling,09:01 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,3.32,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,2.62,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.30,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.65,Rising,09:57 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,3.35,Steady,08:49 AM TUE 25/03/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.70,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,5.35,Rising,10:15 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,4.89,Rising,10:19 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,4.48,Rising,09:00 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,4.74,Rising,10:23 AM TUE 25/03/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,2.26,Falling,09:56 AM TUE 25/03/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,2.33,Falling,10:09 AM TUE 25/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
