Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River Tue 30 Dec 2025

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River 
Issued at 02:24 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM LATE THIS WEEK
 Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding along the upper Georgina River and its tributaries upstream of Marion Downs. 
 Further moderate to heavy rainfall is possible for the next few days, which may cause renewed rises and higher river levels. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
 A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and Northwest Queensland.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor to moderate flooding is possible along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 2.35 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Wednesday 31 December. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) later in the week with forecast rainfall.

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 Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.45,steady,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Burke River at Boulia,1.92,steady,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.35,steady,7:30 am Tue 30/12/25
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.00,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25

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.