Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Herbert River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:03 AM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 31
RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX FROM SUNDAY MORNING
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH, INGHAM PUMP STATION, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment over the last week, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. Further heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of the weekend.
Minor to moderate flooding continues along the Herbert River. Renewed river level rises and areas of minor to major flooding are possible along the Herbert River with forecast rainfall, however the river levels are not expected to reach the levels seen earlier this month.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
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 likely to remain around the minor flood level during Saturday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (8.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday, with forecast rainfall.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Moderate to major flooding may occur along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.75 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (6.00 m).
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain around the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Saturday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (10.00 m) from Sunday morning, with forecast rainfall.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 8.34 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (10.00 m).
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may reach the minor flood level (10.00 m) Sunday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (11.00 m) from late Sunday morning, with forecast rainfall.
The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 7.99 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (9.50 m).
The Herbert River at Gairloch may reach the minor flood level (9.50 m) Sunday morning. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (10.50 m) from late Sunday morning, with forecast rainfall.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.56 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.50 m).
The Herbert River at Halifax may remain around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Saturday. The river level may reach the major flood level (5.00 m) Sunday morning, with forecast rainfall.
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 05:00 pm EST on Saturday 08 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Wild R at Silver Valley TM,3.02,Rising,07:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,5.67,Rising,07:20 PM FRI 07/02/25
Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,5.75,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,6.00,Falling,03:25 PM FRI 07/02/25
Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,6.24,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.92,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,4.60,Falling,12:57 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Zattas Alert,3.45,Falling,02:58 PM FRI 07/02/25
Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,6.75,Falling,06:53 AM SAT 08/02/25
Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,3.40,Rising,07:20 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Trebonne Alert,8.05,Falling,07:45 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,8.34,Falling,07:40 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,8.40,Steady,07:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,7.99,Steady,07:45 AM SAT 08/02/25
Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.56,Falling,07:59 AM SAT 08/02/25
Lucinda Pt Tide TM,3.58,Steady,07:35 AM SAT 08/02/25
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.