Weather Warning
IDQ20876
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Flood Warning for the Nicholson River
Issued at 12:20 AM AEST on Monday 2 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 5
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE NICHOLSON, GREGORY AND ALBERT RIVERS
Rainfall over the last week that has resulted in river and creek level rises and flooding, has eased across the Nicholson catchment.
A minor flood peak was observed overnight Sunday along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs, where minor flooding is easing. Along the Nicholson River, a flood peak has been observed at Kingfisher Camp, and river levels remain elevated at Doomadgee. Further downstream, river level rises and areas of flooding are expected to be occurring and are likely to continue along the Albert River at Burketown during the next few days.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers
Minor flooding is gradually easing along the Gregory River at Gregory Downs. Elevated river levels are expected to be occurring along the Nicholson, Gregory and Albert Rivers.
Leichhardt River
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory River at Riversleigh | 1.84 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Gregory River at Gregory Downs | 4.00 | falling | 11:15 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Burketown Tide | 3.77 | falling | 12:08 pm Mon 02/03/26 |
| Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck | 2.31 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Leichhardt River at Julius Dam | 0.31 | steady | 11:45 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek | 2.95 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder | 1.91 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |
| Leichhardt River at Lorraine | 8.50 | falling | 9:00 am Tue 24/02/26 |
| Leichhardt River at Floraville | 3.47 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/03/26 |