Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Friday 2 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall since early last week has caused river level rises across the Herbert catchment, with minor flooding possible along the upper Herbert River at Gleneagle overnight Friday into Saturday. Downstream of Nash's Crossing, river levels are elevated, but they are expected to remain below minor flood levels.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast during the weekend, with renewed river level rises possible across the catchment. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
River levels are elevated but are expected to remain below minor flood levels 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 | 2.28 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 4.04 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead | |||
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 3.22 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.52 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 1.55 | steady | 11:07 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 1.35 | falling | 8:56 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 3.49 | falling | 11:00 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 3.32 | falling | 10:59 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 2.00 | falling | 11:18 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 4.95 | falling | 11:39 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 4.94 | steady | 10:56 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 4.89 | falling | 11:35 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.61 | falling | 11:37 am Fri 02/01/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 2.63 | falling | 11:35 am Fri 02/01/26 |