Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead and Abergowrie Bridge

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20725) for the Herbert River. This is the fourth flood warning issued for this event, following moderate rainfall over the last several days that has caused river levels to rise across the upper Herbert catchment.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following locations in Queensland:

• Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing: Including Gleneagle Homestead.
• Herbert River downstream of Nash’s Crossing: Including Abergowrie Bridge.
• Specific Catchments: Herbert River at Zattas, Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls, and Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra.

What You Should Do

Residents 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 routes to avoid flooded roads.
• Stay informed by checking the ABC and local media for updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
• Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.

Expected Conditions

• Gleneagle Homestead: Moderate flooding is possible. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and rising. It may reach the moderate flood level of 8.50 meters overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
• Abergowrie Bridge: Minor flooding is possible. The river was recorded at 5.72 meters and steady as of Tuesday morning, but may reach the minor flood level of 6.00 meters later today.
• Additional Rainfall: Further showers and storms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 8:49 AM AEST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Minor flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge starting Tuesday morning, while moderate flooding at Gleneagle Homestead is expected overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.