02/03/2026
Issued at 10:49 am AEST on Wednesday 4 March 2026
Flood warning number: 7
FLOODING IS NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE HERBERT RIVER
River levels along the Herbert River have fallen below minor.
Further showers, storms and heavy rainfall forecast from Thursday and into the weekend may lead to renewed river level rises along the Herbert River.
The situation is being closely monitored and further warnings will be issued as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the North Tropical Coast.
For more information >>> https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/flood-warning/IDQ20725
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Issued at 10:52 am AEST on Tuesday 3 March 2026
Flood warning number: 6
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX WITH RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE LATER THIS WEEK
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises and flooding across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Rainfall has eased with moderate flood peaks observed at Abergowrie Bridge, Ingham and Gairloch on Monday. A major flood peak was also observed at Halifax Monday evening, with minor flooding now occurring.
A below minor peak is likely at Gleneagle Homestead Tuesday afternoon.
Further showers, storms and heavy rainfall are forecast from Thursday and into the weekend, which may lead to renewed river level rises and flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is no longer expected at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to peak below the minor flood level (4.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing at Halifax.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge peaked at 10.02 m around 11:30 am Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.37 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.
The Herbert River at Gairloch peaked at 10.69 m around 05:15 pm Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 7.84 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Gairloch is likely to remain below the minor flood level (9.50 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.
The Herbert River at Halifax peaked at 5.31 m around 08:30 pm Monday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 4.46 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Tuesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station peaked at 11.39 m around 05:00 pm Monday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 8.14 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to remain below the minor flood level (10.00 m) during Tuesday and into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain later this week.
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Issued at 2:59 pm AEST on Monday 2 March 2026
Flood warning number: 5
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT INGHAM AND POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie.
Moderate flooding has eased at Abergowrie Bridge and is occurring at Ingham. Moderate flooding is possible at Gairloch this afternoon. Major flooding is occurring at Halifax. Minor flooding is also possible in the upper catchment at Gleneagle this evening.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Monday evening.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 9.87 m and falling, below the moderate flood level. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 10.44 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Gairloch may exceed the moderate flood level (10.50 m) Monday afternoon. The river may peak near 10.70 m Monday evening, with moderate flooding.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 5.16 m and rising, with major flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax may peak near 5.30 m Monday evening, with major flooding.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 11.14 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to peak near 11.30 m Monday afternoon, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (11.00 m) during Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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Issued at 11:20 am AEST on Monday 2 March 2026
Flood warning number: 3
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT HALIFAX FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING, AND AT INGHAM AND GAIRLOCH FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Moderate flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge from late this morning, and at Ingham and Gairloch this afternoon.
Major flooding is likely at Halifax from late this morning where moderate flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is also possible in the upper catchment at Gleneagle this afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead. No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Monday afternoon.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Moderate to major flooding is likely along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 9.97 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the moderate flood level (10.00 m) late Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 9.54 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Gairloch is likely to exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) from late Monday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (10.50 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.71 m and rising, with moderate flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) late Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 10.19 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may reach around the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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Issued at 7:10 am AEST on Monday 2 March 2026
Flood warning number: 2
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HALIFAX FROM LATE MONDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE FROM LATE MONDAY MORNING, AND AT INGHAM AND GAIRLOCH MONDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted in rapid river level rises across the lower Herbert River catchment, with the highest totals recorded around Abergowrie. Moderate flooding is possible at Abergowrie Bridge from late this morning, and at Ingham and Gairloch this afternoon. Major flooding is possible at Halifax from late this afternoon. Minor flooding is also possible in the upper catchment at Gleneagle this afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Monday afternoon.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Moderate to major flooding is possible along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 8.37 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may reach around the moderate flood level (10.00 m) late Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 6.74 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Gairloch is likely to exceed the minor flood level (9.50 m) from late Monday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (10.50 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.86 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Halifax is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Monday morning. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from early Monday afternoon. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) from late Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 7.39 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (10.00 m) from late Monday morning. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (11.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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Issued at 4:51 am AEST on Monday 2 March 2026
Flood warning number: 1
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD, INGHAM PUMP, GAIRLOCH AND HALIFAX FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall overnight Sunday into Monday has resulted river level rises across the Herbert River catchment.
Minor flooding is likely at Abergowrie Bridge from Monday morning and may develop at Gleneagle Homestead, Ingham Pump, Gairloch and Halifax from Monday afternoon.
Further showers and storms are forecast for the remainder of Monday, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is possible at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead.
Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) Monday afternoon.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing
Minor flooding is likely along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 5.82 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (6.00 m) Monday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Herbert River at Gairloch is currently at 5.49 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Gairloch may reach around the minor flood level (9.50 m) Monday afternoon.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 2.31 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station is currently at 5.84 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may reach around the minor flood level (10.00 m) Monday afternoon.
More >> https://www.bom.gov.au/warning/flood-warning/IDQ20725
