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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 10:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND HALIFAX
Moderate rainfall over the last few days has resulted in river level rises across the Herbert catchment. Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead. Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge and Halifax.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises. This warning will be updated as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring 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 around the moderate flood level and steady.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (8.50 m) until Wednesday evening. The river may remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) until Friday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 7.52 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.06 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Halifax may reach around 4.30 m overnight Wednesday into Thursday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.63,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,6.46,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,7.64,falling,10:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,5.20,steady,10:43 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,4.75,steady,9:06 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,6.76,steady,10:15 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,7.52,steady,10:40 am Wed 18/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,2.00,falling,10:36 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,7.65,rising,10:42 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.89,steady,10:25 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,7.59,rising,10:44 am Wed 18/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,4.06,rising,10:05 am Wed 18/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.48,falling,10:39 am Wed 18/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cape River
Issued at 09:10 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING
Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River with minor flooding occurring at Taemas, where river levels have been rising and are likely to reach around the moderate flood level late Wednesday morning.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch for parts of Northern Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula is current.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is likely at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.76 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) late Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,2.23,steady,8:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.76,steady,7:55 am Wed 18/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.