Weather Warning
IDQ20878
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Major Flood Warning for the Lower Flinders River
Issued at 1:12 PM AEST on Friday 20 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 36
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where river levels are slowly falling. Renewed river level rises above the major flood level are possible at Walkers Bend into next week as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, however these are not expected to significantly affect river levels.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders River at Glendower Crossing | 0.77 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains | 1.71 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Flinders River at Punchbowl | 2.70 | falling | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Flinders River at Etta Plains | 9.37 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Julia Creek | 1.50 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Gilliat River at Wills Development Road | 4.84 | falling | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Cloncurry | 1.50 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Canobie | 7.39 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |
| Flinders River at Walkers Bend | 8.77 | falling | 12:00 pm Fri 20/03/26 |