Final Flood Warning Issued for Haughton River at Giru as Water Levels Recede
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 6, 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 issued a final flood warning for the Haughton River, noting that water levels at Giru have fallen below minor flood stages.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- Issued
- April 6, 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, Australia.
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)
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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