Minor Flood Warning Issued for Eyre Creek; Georgina River Flooding Subsides
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 minor flood warning for Eyre Creek at Glengyle, while flooding is no longer expected for the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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 Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning for Eyre Creek and a Final Flood Warning for the Georgina River. This alert, identified as IDQ20870, was issued at 2:07 pm AEST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Minor flooding is currently occurring at Glengyle, while the threat has subsided for other previously monitored areas.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and waterways in Queensland are affected:
- Eyre Creek: Specifically around Glengyle and Bedourie.
- King Creek: Conditions are continuing near Cluny.
- Georgina River: Monitoring continues from the Georgina River to Marion Downs, though the immediate flood threat at Marion Downs has passed.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning area are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater. It is dangerous and conditions can change rapidly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel routes to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay informed: Monitor the ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management advice, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
- Emergency Assistance: For SES assistance, call 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, dial 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
- Eyre Creek at Glengyle: The flood peak has passed, but the creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 2.00 m and is falling slowly. It is expected to remain above this level for the next few days.
- Eyre Creek at Bedourie: Currently recorded at 3.45 m and steady, which is just below the minor flood level of 3.50 m. It is expected to remain below the minor flood threshold.
- Georgina River at Marion Downs: The river level is expected to remain below the minor flood level of 3.00 m.
- Weather Forecast: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the catchment over the next few days. While isolated moderate to heavy rainfall is possible, it is not currently expected to significantly impact river and creek levels.
Timeline
The current warning is effective as of February 18, 2026. Minor flooding at Glengyle is expected to persist for several days. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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