Final Flood Warning Issued for Haughton River at Giru as Water Levels Recede

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning for the Haughton River. This update, issued at 8:00 am AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026, indicates that flooding is no longer expected at Giru following recent moderate rainfall across the catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Haughton River catchment in Queensland, including:

• Giru
• Mt Piccaninny
• Major Creek (upstream of Haughton River)
• Powerline area

What You Should Do

Residents are advised to remain cautious despite the receding water levels:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Monitor local media and the ABC for further updates. For local emergency management warnings and advice, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.

Expected Conditions

River levels are currently falling across the catchment. The Haughton River at Giru was recorded at 1.13 meters at 7:07 am Monday, which is well below the minor flood level of 1.80 meters. While levels are dropping, further rainfall is forecast over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect for most of Queensland.

Timeline

This is the final warning for this specific event. River observations as of Monday morning show a consistent downward trend:

• Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny: 1.25 m and falling (7:12 am)
• Major Creek upstream Haughton River: 4.61 m and falling (7:00 am)
• Haughton River at Powerline: 3.30 m and falling (7:56 am)
• Haughton River at Giru: 1.13 m and falling (7:07 am)