Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 4:51 AM AEST on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD, INGHAM PUMP, GAIRLOCH AND HALIFAX FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted river level rises across the Herbert River catchment. Minor flooding is likely at Abergowrie Bridge from Monday morning and may develop at Gleneagle Homestead, Ingham Pump, Gairloch and Halifax from Monday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. 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 flooding is likely 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 | 2.07 | steady | 4:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 4.09 | steady | 4:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead | |||
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 2.79 | steady | 4:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.46 | steady | 4:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 2.10 | rising | 4:32 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 2.85 | rising | 2:55 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 5.76 | rising | 4:23 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 5.72 | rising | 4:43 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 5.40 | rising | 4:01 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 6.35 | rising | 4:44 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 5.84 | rising | 4:39 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 5.49 | rising | 4:42 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.31 | rising | 4:35 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 1.67 | rising | 4:39 am Mon 02/03/26 |