Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 8:29 AM AEST on Monday 9 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND NO LONGER LIKELY AT HALIFAX
ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE LIKELY TO REMAIN AROUND THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL INTO TUESDAY
Recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment has resulted in creek and river level rises. A minor flood peak is expected to have occurred during Sunday at Gleneagle Homestead, with the river level now estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling. River level rises have occurred downstream of Gleneagle, where the river level at Abergowrie Bridge is steady just below the minor flood level. Minor flooding is no longer likely at Halifax.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for adjacent catchments.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Near minor flooding is likely to continue along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Abergowrie Bridge.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River at Silver Valley | 2.52 | steady | 7:00 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 5.75 | steady | 7:00 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 5.28 | falling | 7:00 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.98 | steady | 7:00 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 3.80 | falling | 8:14 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 3.40 | steady | 5:55 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 5.32 | falling | 7:15 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 5.77 | steady | 8:08 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 1.60 | falling | 7:48 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 5.90 | steady | 7:53 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 5.84 | steady | 7:12 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 5.64 | falling | 7:54 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.76 | steady | 5:37 am Mon 09/03/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 2.07 | steady | 8:09 am Mon 09/03/26 |