Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Georgina River and Eyre Creek in Western Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Georgina River and a Minor Flood Warning for Eyre Creek. The alert, identified as IDQ20870, was issued at 2:10 pm AEST on Sunday, February 22, 2026. This is the 38th flood warning issued for this event.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Upper Georgina catchment and Eyre Creek regions in Queensland. Specific locations currently experiencing or expecting impacts include:

• Georgina River to Marion Downs: Moderate flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and Boulia, with minor flooding at Glenormiston.
• Marion Downs: Moderate flooding is possible starting Monday.
• Eyre Creek: Minor flooding is currently easing around Glengyle, though renewed rises are possible next week.
• Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs: River level rises are currently occurring.

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.
• 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, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

Widespread heavy rainfall with isolated heavier falls is forecast across the catchments over the next few days. At Marion Downs, the Georgina River was recorded at 3.02 meters and rising as of Sunday afternoon; it is expected to reach the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters during Monday. At Glengyle, the creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level of 2.00 meters but is falling slowly. Localised flooding and overland inundation are likely to affect road access and may isolate some communities.

Timeline

The warning is currently in effect. Moderate flooding is anticipated at Marion Downs starting Monday, February 23. The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may fall below the minor flood level overnight Sunday into Monday, though renewed rises are possible next week due to upstream flows and forecast rain. The BOM expects to issue the next update by 4:00 pm AEST on Monday, February 23, 2026.