Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek Issued at 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 42 RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE GEORGINA CATCHMENT OVER THE COMING DAYS MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT MARION DOWNS FROM THURSDAY EVENING MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND EXPECTED AT GLENGYLE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast to continue across parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments for the next few days, with significant rainfall having been observed in the upper reaches of the catchment over the last few days. River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River and its tributaries following rainfall over the past week. Along the Upper Georgina River, a significant flood peak is currently near Urandangi. These flows, in addition to inflows from neighbouring tributaries, are likely to cause major flooding at Marion Downs from Thursday evening. Further rises are expected as additional upstream flows arrive from Urandangi. Further downstream along Eyre Creek, an earlier peak is approaching Bedourie, where moderate flooding is occurring. This peak is expected to cause moderate flooding at Glengyle from Thursday afternoon. Further heavy rainfall is expected across the catchment for the remainder of the week before easing into the weekend. This is likely to cause additional river rises, localised flooding and overland inundation. Road access may be affected, and some communities may become isolated. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy, locally intense rainfall in the far lower reaches of the catchment, including Marion Downs, Bedourie, and Glengyle. Georgina River to Marion Downs: Major flooding is likely at Marion Downs. Moderate flooding is occurring at Roxborough and Glenormiston. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.88 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to reach the major flood level (5.00 m) from Thursday evening. Further rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive. Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Eyre Creek: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie. Moderate flooding is expected at Glengyle. Minor flooding is occurring at Cluny. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.05 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday into Friday. Further rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 2.90 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are likely over the coming days 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,6.92,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26 Georgina River at Glenormiston,4.70,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26 Burke River at Boulia,2.67,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26 Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.88,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26 Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.40,steady,1:55 pm Thu 26/02/26 Eyre Creek at Glengyle,2.90,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26 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.