Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 10:52 AM AEST on Tuesday 3 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX WITH RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE LATER THIS WEEK
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises and flooding across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Rainfall has eased with moderate flood peaks observed at Abergowrie Bridge, Ingham and Gairloch on Monday. A major flood peak was also observed at Halifax Monday evening, with minor flooding now occurring. A below minor peak is likely at Gleneagle Homestead Tuesday afternoon.
Further showers, storms and heavy rainfall are forecast from Thursday and into the weekend, which may lead to renewed river level rises and flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Gleneagle Homestead.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Halifax.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River at Silver Valley | 2.11 | steady | 9:00 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 5.31 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 3.75 | steady | 10:00 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 3.07 | falling | 10:00 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 3.15 | steady | 10:28 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 2.45 | steady | 5:55 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 4.71 | falling | 10:05 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 5.37 | falling | 9:03 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 2.60 | falling | 9:54 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 7.40 | falling | 10:44 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 7.79 | falling | 10:34 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 7.54 | falling | 10:32 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 4.46 | falling | 10:19 am Tue 03/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 3.49 | falling | 10:34 am Tue 03/03/26 |