Final Flood Warning Issued for Nicholson and Albert Rivers in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for the Nicholson and Albert Rivers as water levels ease, though future showers may cause renewed rises.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 19, 2026 and geographically references Queensland, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
A Final Flood Warning (IDQ20876) has been issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology for the Nicholson and Albert Rivers. This is the 11th and final warning for this specific event, issued at 11:53 am AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Nicholson, Gregory, and Albert Rivers. Specific geographic points of interest include:
- Burketown Airstrip and Burketown Tide
- Riversleigh and Gregory Downs
- Leichhardt River (Doughboy Ck, Julius Dam, Miranda Creek, and Floraville)
- Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected regions are advised to take the following precautions:
- 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- 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
River levels have eased across the Nicholson River catchment following recent rainfall. However, showers and thunderstorms remain in the forecast over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises along the Nicholson, Gregory, and Albert Rivers.
Latest River Heights (as of 11:00 am Friday):
- Gregory River at Riversleigh: 1.45 m (Steady)
- Gregory Downs: 1.61 m (Steady)
- Burketown Tide: 3.12 m (Rising as of 11:38 am)
- Leichhardt River at Floraville: 2.23 m (Steady)
Timeline
This warning was issued at 11:53 am AEST on Friday, March 13, 2026. As this is a final warning, no further updates will be issued for this specific event unless conditions change significantly. A separate Flood Watch remains current for parts of the Gulf Country and Cape York Peninsula.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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