Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 9:11 AM AEST on Thursday 12 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. The river level at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises and minor flooding at Abergowrie Bridge from Thursday afternoon.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River at Silver Valley | 3.07 | falling | 8:00 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 6.09 | steady | 8:00 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 5.37 | falling | 8:00 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.93 | steady | 8:00 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 3.70 | falling | 8:58 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 4.83 | rising | 7:55 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 5.07 | rising | 8:36 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 1.25 | steady | 8:58 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 5.10 | steady | 8:25 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 4.89 | steady | 7:15 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 4.79 | steady | 8:45 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.26 | steady | 8:37 am Thu 12/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 2.56 | falling | 8:39 am Thu 12/03/26 |