Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Georgina River; Minor Flooding 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 alert (IDQ20870) was issued at 2:14 pm AEST on Saturday, February 21, 2026, following rapid river and creek level rises in the Upper Georgina catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning covers several key locations and regions in Queensland, including:

• Georgina River: Marion Downs, Roxborough Downs, Glenormiston, and Boulia.
• Eyre Creek: Glengyle.
• Forecast Districts: Parts of Gulf Country, North West, and Channel Country.

Moderate flooding is currently occurring at Roxborough Downs, while minor flooding is noted at Glenormiston and Boulia. Localized flooding and overland inundation are likely to affect road access, potentially isolating some communities.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to follow these safety protocols:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and unpredictable.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
• Monitor the ABC and local media 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

Widespread heavy rainfall with isolated heavier falls are forecast across the catchments for the next several days.

• Georgina River at Marion Downs: The river was recorded at 2.77 m at 9:00 am Saturday. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) on Saturday evening and may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Monday.
• Eyre Creek at Glengyle: Minor flooding is currently easing. The creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) but is falling slowly.

Timeline

• Saturday Evening: Georgina River at Marion Downs expected to exceed minor flood levels.
• Sunday: Eyre Creek at Glengyle may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
• Monday: Moderate flooding possible at Marion Downs as upstream flows arrive.
• Next Update: The BOM expects to issue the next warning by 4:00 PM AEST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.