Major Flood Warning Issued for Georgina River and Eyre Creek Catchments in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20870) for the Georgina River and Eyre Creek. This warning is an update to previous alerts and remains in effect until March 3, 2026. A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall is also currently active for parts of the Georgina-Eyre Creek catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several key locations across the Georgina and Eyre Creek catchments in Queensland, including:

• Georgina River: Urandangi, Roxborough Downs, Glenormiston, and Marion Downs.
• Eyre Creek: Bedourie and Glengyle.
• King Creek: Cluny.

What You Should Do

Residents in the affected areas should take the following precautions:

• Monitor local river levels and weather updates closely.
• Be prepared for road access to be affected; do not drive through floodwaters.
• Prepare for the possibility of community isolation as floodwaters move downstream.
• Follow instructions from local emergency services and monitor the situation as it develops.

Expected Conditions

Major flooding is currently occurring at Roxborough Downs. At Marion Downs, the Georgina River is currently at 4.88 meters and steady, just below the major flood level of 5.00 meters. Moderate flooding is occurring at Glenormiston, Bedourie (4.50 meters), and along King Creek at Cluny. While widespread rainfall is easing, significant renewed rises are expected as upstream floodwaters from Urandangi and Roxborough Downs travel downstream. Localised flooding and overland inundation remain possible.

Timeline

The warning was issued at 2:57 pm AEST on Saturday, February 28, 2026. While river levels are currently steady at some locations, a significant major flood peak is likely to arrive next week. The alert is currently scheduled to expire on March 3, 2026.