Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Moderate Flood Warning For The Herbert River Issued at 03:23 PM EST on Tuesday 18 March 2025 Flood Warning Number: 2 HALIFAX MAY REACH 4.80 METRES TUESDAY EVENING, WITH MODERATE FLOODING Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment since Thursday evening, particularly in the lower reaches of the catchment. This rainfall has resulted in river and creek level rises across the catchment and minor flooding at Halifax from late Tuesday morning. Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday, which is likely to cause further river level rises along the Herbert River. River levels at Halifax is expected exceed the moderate flood level from late Tuesday afternoon. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and parts of the Central Coast and a Severe Weather Warning for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts. Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing: Moderate flooding is expected along the Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing. The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 4.46 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (4.00 m). The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) late Tuesday afternoon. The river level may reach around 4.80 metres Tuesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall. Flood Safety Advice: Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.} Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 09:00 am EST on Wednesday 19 March 2025. Latest River Heights: Wild R at Silver Valley TM,2.40,Falling,02:10 PM TUE 18/03/25 Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert,3.37,Steady,09:58 AM TUE 18/03/25 Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM,3.37,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert,3.05,Rising,03:03 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Gleneagle TM,3.05,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 18/03/25 Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM,3.72,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert,2.25,Steady,03:02 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Zattas Alert,1.95,Steady,02:38 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert,5.15,Falling,03:02 PM TUE 18/03/25 Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert,5.55,Rising,03:22 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert,8.59,Rising,02:40 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM,8.51,Rising,02:00 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert,8.24,Rising,03:07 PM TUE 18/03/25 Herbert R at Halifax Alert,4.46,Rising,03:00 PM TUE 18/03/25 Lucinda Pt Tide TM,1.54,Steady,03:06 PM TUE 18/03/25 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.