Weather Warning
IDQ20878
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Flinders River
Issued at 9:40 PM AEST on Saturday 7 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 56
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Flinders River downstream of Richmond
Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Creek | 1.34 | steady | 9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26 |
| Gilliat River at Wills Development Road | 3.03 | steady | 9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Cloncurry | 1.10 | steady | 9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Canobie | 2.25 | falling | 9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26 |
| Flinders River at Walkers Bend | 5.14 | steady | 9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26 |