Major Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River: Halifax and Ingham on High Alert
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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 Herbert River in Queensland, with major flooding expected at Halifax following heavy overnight rainfall.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Lower Herbert River Catchment, 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 Lower Herbert River Catchment, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. The warning, issued at 11:28 am AEST on Monday, March 2, 2026, follows heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday that has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment.
Affected Areas
Specific geographic regions and stations under threat include:
- Halifax: Major flooding likely.
- Abergowrie Bridge: Moderate flooding possible.
- Ingham Pump Station and Gairloch: Moderate flooding possible.
- Gleneagle Homestead: Minor flooding possible in the upper catchment.
- Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Moderate to major flooding likely.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning areas should take the following safety 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 updates as the situation can change quickly.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall has been concentrated around Abergowrie, leading to the following observations and forecasts:
- Halifax: Currently at 4.71 m and rising; likely to exceed the major flood level of 5.00 m late Monday morning.
- Abergowrie Bridge: Currently at 9.97 m and rising; expected to reach the moderate flood level of 10.00 m late Monday morning.
- Ingham Pump Station: Currently at 10.19 m and rising; expected to reach the moderate flood level of 11.00 m Monday afternoon.
- Gairloch: Currently at 9.54 m and rising; expected to reach the moderate flood level of 10.50 m Monday afternoon.
- Gleneagle Homestead: Estimated to reach the minor flood level of 4.50 m Monday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to additional river level rises.
Timeline
The alert is currently in effect. Major flooding is expected at Halifax starting late Monday morning. Moderate flooding is anticipated at Abergowrie Bridge from late Monday morning, and at Ingham and Gairloch starting Monday afternoon. Minor flooding at Gleneagle is expected by Monday afternoon. The Bureau of Meteorology continues to monitor the situation closely.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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