Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River at Gleneagle and Abergowrie Bridge

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. This is the seventh warning issued for this event, following recent rainfall over the Herbert catchment that has resulted in creek and river level rises.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several segments of the Herbert River in Queensland, including:

• Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing: Minor flooding is currently occurring.
• Gleneagle Homestead: Estimated to be above the minor flood level.
• Herbert River downstream of Nash’s Crossing: Specifically affecting Abergowrie Bridge.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are advised to 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 travel to avoid flooded roads.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
• For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
• For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

• Gleneagle Homestead: The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 4.50 meters. It is likely to remain above this level for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, with further small rises possible as upstream flows arrive.
• Abergowrie Bridge: The river was recorded at 5.07 meters and steady on Wednesday morning. It is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 6.00 meters by Wednesday afternoon.
• Future Outlook: Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 9:11 am AEST on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The river level at Gleneagle is expected to remain elevated through Thursday. The next official warning update is scheduled to be issued by 10:00 am AEST on Thursday, March 12, 2026.