Flood Warning for the Herbert River
IDQ20725
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Major Flood Warning for the Herbert River
Issued at 4:00 pm EST on Thursday 6 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 28
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HALIFAX
RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GAIRLOCH AND INGHAM PUMP STATION
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GAIRLOCH, INGHAM PUMP STATION, ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE AND GLENEAGLE
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment over the last few days, particularly over the lower reaches of the catchment. Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the rest of the week and into the weekend.
Minor to major flooding continues along the Herbert River. Further small renewed river level rises are possible along the Herbert River with forecast rainfall, however flooding is expected to generally ease over the next few days.
The flood situation is being closely monitored and forecasts and warnings will be updated as required.
Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash’s Crossing.
No recent observations are available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Gleneagle is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and steady. The Herbert River at Gleneagle is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
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 7.85 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (6.00 m). The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday with forecast rainfall. Renewed rises are possible.
The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station (Alert gauge) is currently at 10.84 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (10.00 m). The Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station may reach the moderate flood level (11.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.
The Herbert River at Gairloch (Alert gauge) is currently at 10.19 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (9.50 m). The Herbert River at Gairloch may reach the moderate flood level (10.50 m) overnight Thursday into Friday with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible.
The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 5.36 metres and steady, with major flooding. The Herbert River at Halifax is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday.
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 08:00 am EST on Friday 07 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild R at Silver Valley TM | 3.02 | Steady | 03:00 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra Alert | 5.52 | Steady | 06:58 AM THU 06/02/25 |
| Rudd Ck at Gunnawarra TM | 5.52 | Steady | 03:00 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Gleneagle Alert | 5.85 | Falling | 03:35 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Gleneagle TM | 5.93 | Steady | 02:00 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls TM | 4.16 | Steady | 03:00 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Nashs Crossing Alert | 4.75 | Rising | 03:45 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Zattas Alert | 3.50 | Rising | 03:43 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Abergowrie Br Alert | 7.85 | Falling | 03:55 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Stone R at Peacock Siding Alert | 4.25 | Rising | 03:43 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Trebonne Alert | 10.25 | Falling | 03:54 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn Alert | 10.84 | Falling | 03:54 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Ingham Pump Stn TM | 10.98 | Falling | 03:00 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Gairloch (Auto) Alert | 10.19 | Falling | 03:54 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Herbert R at Halifax Alert | 5.36 | Steady | 02:22 PM THU 06/02/25 |
| Lucinda Pt Tide TM | 2.16 | Steady | 03:26 PM THU 06/02/25 |
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.