Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 2:59 PM AEST on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 5
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT INGHAM AND POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Moderate flooding has eased at Abergowrie Bridge and is occurring at Ingham. Moderate flooding is possible at Gairloch this afternoon. Major flooding is occurring at Halifax. Minor flooding is also possible in the upper catchment at Gleneagle this evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Minor to major flooding is 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 | 2.08 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 4.68 | rising | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 3.51 | rising | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 3.12 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 2.55 | steady | 1:52 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 3.25 | falling | 11:55 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 7.98 | steady | 2:20 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 9.82 | falling | 2:40 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 5.60 | falling | 2:43 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 10.90 | rising | 2:44 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 11.14 | rising | 2:39 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 10.44 | rising | 2:35 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 5.16 | rising | 2:37 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 1.24 | falling | 2:34 pm Mon 02/03/26 |