Weather Warning
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 5:13 PM AEST on Sunday 15 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall over the last few days has resulted in river level rises across the upper Herbert catchment. Minor flooding is likely at Gleneagle Homestead from early Monday morning.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Herbert River catchment and some adjoining catchments.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is likely at Gleneagle Homestead.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild River at Silver Valley | 2.16 | steady | 4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra | 3.92 | steady | 4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Gleneagle | 3.28 | rising | 4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls | 2.64 | rising | 4:00 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Nash's Crossing | 1.15 | falling | 2:58 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Zattas | 1.50 | steady | 4:43 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie | 3.00 | rising | 4:20 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge | 2.57 | steady | 4:31 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Stone River at Peacock Siding | 1.40 | rising | 4:43 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Trebonne | 3.25 | steady | 4:51 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station | 2.74 | steady | 4:11 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Gairloch | 2.64 | falling | 3:44 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Herbert River at Halifax | 0.81 | falling | 4:31 pm Sun 15/02/26 |
| Lucinda Offshore Tide | 1.85 | rising | 4:39 pm Sun 15/02/26 |