Weather Warning
IDQ20870
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Moderate Flood Warning for Eyre Creek
Issued at 3:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 22
MAJOR FLOODING FALLING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS
MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BEDOURIE FROM THURSDAY AND GLENGYLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
A major flood peak has occurred at Marion Downs along the Georgina River and is now moving downstream. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding is likely to develop along Eyre Creek at Bedourie from Thursday, and further downstream at Glengyle from early next week.
Georgina River to Marion Downs
Major flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs
River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek
Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm | 3.85 | steady | 3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Glenormiston | 2.20 | falling | 9:00 am Tue 20/01/26 |
| Burke River at Boulia | 1.85 | steady | 3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Marion Downs | 5.00 | steady | 6:30 am Wed 21/01/26 |
| Eyre Creek at Bedourie | 3.91 | steady | 3:15 pm Wed 21/01/26 |
| Eyre Creek at Glengyle | 2.60 | steady | 9:00 am Sun 18/01/26 |