- WEATHER
Australia
- National
- New South Wales
- Victoria
- Queensland
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- ACT
- Northern Territory
Long Range Forecasts
- WARNINGS
- RADAR
- SATELLITE
- MAPS & CHARTS
- LONG RANGE
Long Range Forecasts
- CLIMATE
Climate Indicators
- NEWS
Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Georgina/Eyre Ck
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:03 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS UPSTREAM PEAKS ARRIVE
BEDOURIE ABOVE THE BRIDGE LEVEL, WITH MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING TO RISE
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall was observed along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek over the past week. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment, where major flooding is occurring at Marion Downs and possible at Glengyle and Bedourie as upstream peaks arrive.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels are generally falling across the Georgina River to Marion Downs, where Marion Downs is steady with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 5.42 metres and steady at 7:30 am Saturday, above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs will remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into next week as floodwaters continue to arrive.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek levels are occurring along the Georgina River as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding may occur along the Eyre Creek.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 4.55 metres and rising at 9:00 am Saturday, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the bridge level (4.40 m).
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises to near the major flood level (5.00 m) are possible over the next few days as upstream peaks arrive.
No recent observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle, however the water level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises to near the major flood level (4.00 m) are possible over the next few days as upstream peaks arrive.
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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 31 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,5.66,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Georgina R at Glenormiston,4.05,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,3.10,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Georgina R at Marion Downs,5.42,Steady,07:25 AM SAT 29/03/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.55,Rising,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
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.
Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:03 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS AS UPSTREAM PEAKS ARRIVE
BEDOURIE ABOVE THE BRIDGE LEVEL, WITH MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING TO RISE
Moderate to locally heavy rainfall was observed along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek over the past week. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment, where major flooding is occurring at Marion Downs and possible at Glengyle and Bedourie as upstream peaks arrive.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels are generally falling across the Georgina River to Marion Downs, where Marion Downs is steady with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 5.42 metres and steady at 7:30 am Saturday, above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs will remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into next week as floodwaters continue to arrive.
Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek levels are occurring along the Georgina River as floodwaters continue to arrive from upstream.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding may occur along the Eyre Creek.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 4.55 metres and rising at 9:00 am Saturday, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the bridge level (4.40 m).
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises to near the major flood level (5.00 m) are possible over the next few days as upstream peaks arrive.
No recent observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle, however the water level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises to near the major flood level (4.00 m) are possible over the next few days as upstream peaks arrive.
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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 31 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,5.66,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Georgina R at Glenormiston,4.05,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,3.10,Falling,11:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Georgina R at Marion Downs,5.42,Steady,07:25 AM SAT 29/03/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.55,Rising,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
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.
Enter a postcode or town name for local weather, or text to search the site. » advanced search
Damaging winds rip through NSW coast
09:33 AEDT Residents of eastern NSW have not experienced great outdoor weather this weekend, but Saturday night turned it up a notch, as damaging winds and heavy rain pushed through coastal Sydney and Illawarra overnight into Sunday morning.
Help with Farmonline Weather
