Final Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River as Water Levels Recede Below Minor

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Final Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. This is the seventh and final warning for this event as flooding is no longer occurring along the river system.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Herbert River catchment, specifically impacting the following locations:

• Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge
• Herbert River at Gairloch
• Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead
• Herbert River at Halifax
• Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station
• Herbert River to and downstream of Nash’s Crossing

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers are advised to exercise caution. Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels along the Herbert River have fallen below the minor flood level. As of 10:07 am Wednesday, the Herbert River at Halifax was recorded at 2.66 meters and steady. Other key observations include:

• Herbert River at Gleneagle: 3.42 m and falling
• Herbert River at Nash’s Crossing: 2.45 m and falling
• Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station: 5.14 m and falling
• Herbert River at Gairloch: 5.04 m and falling

While current levels are receding, further showers, storms, and heavy rainfall are forecast from Thursday into the weekend, which may lead to renewed river level rises. A Flood Watch remains current for the North Tropical Coast.

Timeline

This final warning was issued at 10:49 am AEST on Wednesday, 4 March 2026. No further warnings will be issued for this specific event unless conditions change significantly following the forecast rainfall later this week.