Final Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River as Water Levels Recede in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Herbert River, noting that minor flooding has eased at Gleneagle and Nash's Crossing.
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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 (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. This is the 12th and final warning for this event, issued at 8:31 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead and the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing in Queensland. Specific locations monitored include Silver Valley, Gunnawarra, Gleneagle, Blencoe Falls, Nash's Crossing, Abergowrie, Peacock Siding, Trebonne, Ingham, Gairloch, and Halifax.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to exercise caution as conditions stabilize. Safety instructions include:
- 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.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Flooding has eased across the region. At Gleneagle Homestead, river levels are estimated to be falling and currently sit below the minor flood level of 4.50 meters. While conditions are currently improving, rainfall is forecast for later this week, which may result in renewed river level rises.
Latest river height observations as of Monday morning:
- Herbert River at Gleneagle: 3.56 m (Steady)
- Herbert River at Nash's Crossing: 2.45 m (Falling)
- Herbert River at Trebonne: 4.40 m (Steady)
- Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station: 3.99 m (Steady)
Timeline
This warning was issued at 8:31 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026. As flooding has eased and river levels are generally steady or falling, this is the final warning for this specific event. No further warnings will be issued unless conditions change significantly.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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