Minor Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River Catchment in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. The warning was issued at 10:46 am AEST on Thursday, February 19, 2026, following river level rises across the catchment caused by moderate rainfall in recent days.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions and locations in Queensland:

• Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing (including Gleneagle Homestead)
• Herbert River downstream of Nash’s Crossing (including Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax)
• Specific monitoring points at Zattas and Blencoe Falls

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
• Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is currently occurring at Gleneagle Homestead and Abergowrie Bridge.

• Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead: The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 4.50 m and is currently falling. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level overnight Thursday into Friday.
• Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge: The river was recorded at 6.72 m and falling at the time of the report. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 6.00 m through Friday morning.
• Herbert River at Halifax: The river is currently at 3.76 m and falling, which is below the minor flood level.

Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of Thursday, February 19, 2026. River levels are expected to remain elevated above minor flood thresholds overnight Thursday into Friday, February 20. The Bureau of Meteorology will monitor the situation and expects to issue the next warning update by 11:00 am AEST on Friday.