Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Georgina River and Minor Flood Warning for Eyre Creek in 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. This is warning number 36, issued at 11:52 am AEST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The alert follows recent rainfall that has triggered river level rises across multiple catchments.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in Queensland. Specific locations impacted include:

• Georgina River: Roxborough Downs, Boulia, and Marion Downs.
• Eyre Creek: Glengyle and Bedourie.
• Downstream regions: Areas along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.

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 travel to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

Showers and thunderstorms capable of producing heavy rainfall are forecast for the next several days.

• Georgina River at Marion Downs: Currently at 2.40 m and steady. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Saturday and may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Monday.
• Georgina River at Roxborough Downs: Currently at 5.76 m and rising.
• Eyre Creek at Glengyle: Minor flooding is currently easing. The creek is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) but is falling slowly.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately following its issue on Friday, February 20, 2026. River levels at Marion Downs are expected to rise through the weekend, reaching potential moderate flood levels by Monday. At Glengyle, levels are expected to fall below the minor flood level during Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 4:00 PM AEST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.