Major Flood Warning Issued for Georgina River and Eyre Creek in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Georgina River and moderate flood warning for Eyre Creek as heavy rainfall causes rapid river rises and community isolation.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on February 24, 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
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning for the Georgina River and a Moderate Flood Warning for the Eyre Creek. This update, Warning Number 40, was issued at 2:30 pm AEST on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, following significant rainfall in the upper reaches of the catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in Queensland. Specific locations impacted include:
- Georgina River: Marion Downs, Roxborough, Glenormiston, and areas downstream of Marion Downs.
- Eyre Creek: Bedourie and Glengyle.
- Upper Georgina Catchment: General regions experiencing rapid river and creek level rises.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are urged to prioritize safety:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Strictly obey all road closures.
- Prepare for potential isolation as road access is likely to be affected.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue across parts of the catchments for the next several days.
Georgina River at Marion Downs:
- Current level: 4.60 meters and rising.
- Forecast: Likely to exceed the major flood level of 5.00 meters on Tuesday evening.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie:
- Current level: 3.99 meters and rising.
- Forecast: Likely to exceed the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters Tuesday afternoon and remain above this level for several days.
Eyre Creek at Glengyle:
- Current level: 2.70 meters and rising.
- Forecast: Likely to remain around the minor flood level of 2.00 meters for the next few days.
Timeline
The alert was issued on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, and is currently effective. Major flooding is expected to begin at Marion Downs on Tuesday evening. Conditions at Bedourie are expected to reach moderate flood levels by Tuesday afternoon. The situation is being monitored, and the current warning window extends through 7:30 am on 27 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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