Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 10:49 AM AEST on Wednesday 4 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 7
FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE HERBERT RIVER
River levels along the Herbert River have fallen below minor.
Further showers, storms and heavy rainfall forecast from Thursday and into the weekend may lead to renewed river level rises along the Herbert River.
The situation is being closely monitored and further warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the North Tropical Coast.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River at Silver Valley | 2.06 | falling | 7:00 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 4.88 | falling | 7:00 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 3.42 | falling | 7:00 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.85 | falling | 7:00 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 2.45 | falling | 10:40 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 2.20 | falling | 9:02 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 4.32 | falling | 7:10 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 4.47 | falling | 10:31 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 1.90 | falling | 9:53 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 5.25 | falling | 10:06 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 5.14 | falling | 10:12 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 5.04 | falling | 9:36 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.71 | rising | 10:07 am Wed 04/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 3.59 | falling | 10:34 am Wed 04/03/26 |