Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 11:09 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE HERBERT RIVER FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
Widespread moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed over the last week downstream of Nash's Crossing. River level rises are occurring throughout the catchment.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast for the next few days and minor flooding may develop at multiple locations in the lower catchment from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Higher river levels are possible with forecast rainfall. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Herbert catchment, and a Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Elevated river levels are expected along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible 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 | 2.18 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 4.34 | rising | 10:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead | |||
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 2.43 | steady | 10:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 3.19 | rising | 10:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 1.60 | falling | 10:11 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 1.45 | falling | 10:43 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 1.36 | steady | 8:33 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 3.87 | steady | 10:48 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 2.20 | falling | 10:50 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 5.55 | falling | 10:06 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 5.59 | falling | 9:59 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 5.54 | falling | 10:01 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 2.91 | falling | 10:52 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 2.29 | falling | 10:34 am Wed 31/12/25 |