Major Flood Warning Issued for Flinders River; Major Flooding Expected at Walkers Bend
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Flinders River, with river levels at Walkers Bend expected to exceed 8.00 meters by Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Northwest Queensland
- 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 Northwest Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning for the Flinders River and a Final Flood Warning for the Cloncurry River. This update, Warning Number 19, was issued at 10:32 am AEST on Sunday, March 1, 2026, following persistent rainfall over the upper Flinders catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the Flinders River catchment, specifically affecting Walkers Bend, Etta Plains, and regions downstream of Richmond. It also includes the Cloncurry River around Canobie, upstream of its junction with the Flinders River. Flooding has reportedly eased at the Richmond Post Office, where levels have fallen below the minor flood threshold.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety: do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded areas. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately. Local emergency management updates can be found at www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
Expected Conditions
Major flooding is forecast for Walkers Bend as floodwaters from both the Cloncurry and Flinders rivers arrive. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.35 meters and rising (moderate flood level) and is likely to exceed the major flood level of 8.00 meters. At Richmond, the river has fallen below the minor flood level of 5.00 meters and is expected to remain below that level.
Timeline
The warning is effective through 3:32 am AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. Major flooding is expected to begin at Walkers Bend on Tuesday or Wednesday. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 11:00 am AEST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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