Initial Minor Flood Warning Issued for Tully River and Tully River at Euramo

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20720) for the Tully River. The warning was issued at 12:16 pm AEST on Friday, March 6, 2026, following moderate to heavy rainfall recorded across the catchment since Thursday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The primary area of concern is the Tully River catchment, specifically the Tully River at Euramo. Additionally, a Flood Watch is currently in effect for most of Queensland, and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is active for parts of the Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields, Upper Flinders, and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas 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 travel to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

Moderate to heavy rainfall has caused river levels to rise. The Tully River at Euramo was recorded at 4.25 meters and rising as of 11:54 am Friday. It is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 6.00 meters by early Saturday morning. Higher river levels are possible if heavy rain persists, and further showers and storms are forecast over the next several days.

Timeline

• Warning Issued: 12:16 pm AEST, Friday, March 6, 2026
• Minor Flooding Possible: Early Saturday morning, March 7, 2026
• Next Update: Scheduled to be issued by 12:00 pm AEST on Saturday, March 7, 2026

Latest River Heights (as of Friday morning):

• Tully River at Tully Gorge: 2.06 m (Rising)
• Tully River at Euramo: 4.25 m (Rising)
• Murray River at Upper Murray: 3.35 m (Rising)