Weather Warning
IDQ20876
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Flood Warning for the Nicholson and Leichhardt Rivers
Issued at 12:52 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 4
FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE NICHOLSON AND LEICHHARDT RIVERS
Recent widespread heavy rainfall has caused rises in river and creek levels across the Nicholson and Leichhardt catchments, with minor to major flooding occurring. The main flood peak along the Nicholson River is currently approaching Escott Station. Along the Albert River at Burketown Airstrip, river levels are expected to be elevated and to continue rising over the next few days. The river level at Burketown Airstrip may peak later this week.
Along the Leichhardt River at Lorraine, levels peaked near 16.25m on Tuesday, resulting in major flooding. The main flood peak along the Leichhardt River is now approaching Floraville, where river levels are elevated and are expected to continue rising over the next few days.
Further areas of rainfall are forecast to continue over the next few days. This may lead to additional river and creek level rises.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Nicholson River at Escott Station. Minor flooding is occurring along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs.
Leichhardt River
Major flooding is continuing along the Leichhardt River at Lorraine and moderate flooding is occurring at Floraville with river levels continuing to rise.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory River at Riversleigh | 2.24 | falling | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Gregory River at Gregory Downs | 7.01 | falling | 12:15 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Nicholson River at Escott Station | 9.60 | rising | 9:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Burketown Tide | 4.37 | steady | 12:33 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck | 2.98 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Leichhardt River at Julius Dam | 0.56 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek | 4.25 | falling | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder | 2.32 | steady | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |
| Leichhardt River at Lorraine | 16.00 | falling | 6:00 am Wed 31/12/25 |
| Leichhardt River at Floraville | 7.00 | rising | 12:00 pm Wed 31/12/25 |