Final Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead and Nash's Crossing

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. This is the 16th and final warning for this event, as flooding is no longer occurring at Gleneagle Homestead.

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 Gleneagle, Nash’s Crossing, Abergowrie, Trebonne, Ingham Pump Station, Gairloch, and Halifax.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to exercise caution despite falling river 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 routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Based on automatic gauge readings, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead was recorded at 4.30 meters and falling as of 4:00 pm Thursday. This is below the minor flood level of 4.50 meters. Other recorded river heights include:

• Herbert River at Nash’s Crossing: 3.30 m (Falling)
• Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge: 5.22 m (Falling)
• Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station: 5.69 m (Falling)
• Herbert River at Halifax: 2.76 m (Falling)

While levels are currently receding, forecast showers and storms may lead to renewed river level rises in the coming week.

Timeline

This alert was issued at 4:51 pm AEST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain below the minor flood level for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. As this is a final warning, no further updates will be issued for this specific event unless conditions change significantly.