Flood Warning for the Herbert River

IDQ20725

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology

Major Flood Warning for the Herbert River

Issued at 5:36 am EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025

Flood Warning Number: 39

RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX TUESDAY AFTERNOON

RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH, INGHAM PUMP STATION, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE OVER NEXT FEW DAYS

Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Saturday morning, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in renewed river level rises and areas of minor to moderate flooding are occurring along the Herbert River, however at this stage, river levels are not expected to reach higher levels observed earlier this month. Further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and the next few days.

A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts.

The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:

Renewed Moderate flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing with localised heavy rainfall.

No recent observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Gleneagle is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m). The Herbert River at Gleneagle is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday afternoon. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the moderate flood level (8.50 m) over the next few days.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:

Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing, however, forecast localised heavy rainfall may result in renewed moderate to major flooding.

The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.50 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Tuesday. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the moderate flood level (10.00 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 9.14 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (10.00 m). Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the minor flood level (10.00 m) Tuesday afternoon and further rises to around the moderate flood level (11.00 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 8.69 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (9.50 m). Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Tuesday afternoon and further rises to around the moderate flood level (10.50 m) over the next few days.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.76 metres and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m). The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday morning. Further areas of forecast localised heavy rainfall may cause renewed rises to the major flood level (5.00 m) Tuesday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:

Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next Issue:

The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 11 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:

Location Height of River (m) Tendency Date/Time of Observation
Wild R at Silver Valley TM 4.09 Falling 04:30 AM TUE 11/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert 6.52 Steady 03:58 AM TUE 11/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM 6.48 Steady 05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert 7.05 Rising 12:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM 7.19 Steady 05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM 3.66 Steady 05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert 5.15 Steady 04:53 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert 7.50 Rising 04:10 AM TUE 11/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert 6.40 Rising 05:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert 8.95 Rising 05:33 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert 9.14 Rising 05:04 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM 9.10 Steady 05:00 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert 8.69 Rising 05:23 AM TUE 11/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert 4.76 Steady 04:45 AM TUE 11/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM 1.82 Rising 05:06 AM TUE 11/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.