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 2:15 PM AEST on Friday 16 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 20
MAJOR PEAK APPROACHING MARION DOWNS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
A major flood peak is approaching Marion Downs along the Georgina River. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding may develop along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie from early next week.
Further downstream at Glengyle, minor flooding is expected to continue into early next week, with further rises likely as upstream flows arrive.
Further rainfall is forecast across parts of the upper Georgina catchments over the coming days. This rainfall may result in further river and creek level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Gulf Country and parts of the Cape York Peninsula.
Georgina River to Marion Downs
Major flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs
Elevated river levels are expected to be occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs, with further rises expected for the next few days.
Eyre Creek
Moderate flooding is possible along Eyre Creek.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm | 5.92 | falling | 1:00 pm Fri 16/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Glenormiston | 5.40 | steady | 9:00 am Thu 15/01/26 |
| Burke River at Boulia | 1.65 | steady | 1:00 pm Fri 16/01/26 |
| Georgina River at Marion Downs | 5.35 | steady | 7:27 am Fri 16/01/26 |
| Eyre Creek at Bedourie | 3.77 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 16/01/26 |