Final Flood Warning Issued for Eyre Creek in Queensland, NT, and SA
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 29, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has declared a final flood warning for Eyre Creek, stating that flooding has ceased and river levels are easing in affected areas of Queensland, Northern Territory, and South Australia.
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- Record type
- flood warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Northern Territory, and South Australia
- Issued
- April 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland, Northern Territory, and South Australia.
Alert Details
A Flood Warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). This is a final warning with the type 'flood_warning' and warning ID 'IDQ20870'. It was issued at 10:11 am AEST on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, and covers the effective time window until its expiry.
Affected Areas
The warning affects areas along the Eyre Creek, including Eyre Creek at Glengyle, and extends to regions in Queensland (QLD), Northern Territory (NT), and South Australia (SA). Specific locations mentioned include Georgina River at Roxborough Downs and Burke River at Boulia.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid flooded roads. Check updates via ABC and local media, and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency information. For emergency assistance, contact SES on 132 500, and call 000 in life-threatening emergencies.
Expected Conditions
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is at 2.00 meters and steady, below the minor flood level of 2.00 meters. Georgina River at Roxborough Downs is at 2.24 meters and steady, while Burke River at Boulia is at 1.48 meters and steady. Flooding is no longer occurring along the Eyre Creek.
Timeline
This warning was issued at 10:11 am AEST on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, and expires at 03:11 am AEST on Saturday, 2 May 2026. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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