Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
8 JANUARY 2026 14:45 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:45 PM AEST on Thursday 08 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and minor to major flooding along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
At Marion Downs moderate flooding is possible from early next week. Minor flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Glengyle. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and moderate flooding at Glenormiston.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is like to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend, with further rises to the moderate flood level (4.00 m) possible early next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Eyre Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek and further rises are possible as floodwaters from upstream arrive.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.55 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.50 m) over the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.40 m at 11:30 am Wednesday, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days. 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 04:00 PM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.07,steady,2:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.90,steady,2:00 pm Thu 08/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.30,steady,6:35 am Thu 08/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.55,steady,9:00 am Thu 08/01/26
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.
