Weather Warning
IDQ20870
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Georgina River and Minor Flood Warning for the Eyre Creek
Issued at 2:57 PM AEST on Sunday 11 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 15
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM MIDWEEK
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and minor to major flooding along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
At Marion Downs moderate flooding is likely from early this week, and major flooding is possible by midweek. Minor flooding is expected to continue along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Glengyle, with further rises possible as upstream flows arrive.
Georgina River to Marion Downs
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston.
Eyre Creek
Minor flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm | 7.87 | steady | 2:00 pm Sun 11/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Glenormiston | 5.90 | steady | 9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 |
| Burke River at Boulia | 1.76 | steady | 2:00 pm Sun 11/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Marion Downs | 2.50 | steady | 8:01 am Sat 10/01/26 |
| Eyre Creek at Bedourie | 3.68 | steady | 9:00 am Sun 11/01/26 |