Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment Sat 07 Mar 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment 
Issued at 04:13 PM AEST on Saturday 07 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT GIRU FROM LATE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
 Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Haughton catchment since Friday morning. River levels peaked along the Haughton River at Mount Piccaninny on Saturday morning, and the main flood peak is now nearing the Powerline river gauge. Moderate flooding is likely to develop at Giru from late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening.
 A Flood Watch is current for most of Queensland.

Haughton River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Haughton River at Giru. Minor flooding is occurring at Mt Piccaninny.
The Haughton River at Giru is currently at 1.83 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Haughton River at Giru may peak near the moderate flood level (2.10 m) late Saturday afternoon into Saturday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 

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 09:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,2.90,falling,3:50 pm Sat 07/03/26
Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.42,rising,3:00 pm Sat 07/03/26
Haughton River at Powerline,5.05,rising,3:25 pm Sat 07/03/26
Haughton River at Giru,1.88,rising,3:50 pm Sat 07/03/26

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.