Alerts - Australian Weather

Riverine FloodSevere

Major Flood Warning for Flinders River downstream of Richmond and Flinders River at Walkers Bend

Flinders River downstream of Richmond and Flinders River at Walkers BendUntil 4:39 pm, 25 Jan

Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. As at 09:15 AEST on Thursday morning, the river was at 11.15 m and estimated to be slowly falling, with major flooding. The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood...

* 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...

Extreme HeatSevere

Severe heatwave warning for Queensland

Channel Country District.Until 8:23 pm, 23 Jan

Maximum temperatures in the mid to high thirties, increasing during the weekend to the high thirties low forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties, increasing to the low thirties in the south by early next week. Heatwave intensifying to severe in the south during the weekend and...

WindModerate

Strong Wind Warning for coastal waters between QLD-NT Border and Crab Island and between Cape Moreton and Point Danger and for Torres Strait for 23 January

South East Gulf of Carpentaria, North East Gulf of Carpentaria, Torres Strait and Gold Coast WatersUntil 1:00 am, 24 Jan

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Fitzroy River, Fitzroy River at Yaamba and Fitzroy River at Rockhampton

Fitzroy River, Fitzroy River at Yaamba and Fitzroy River at RockhamptonUntil 12:30 am, 26 Jan

Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Fitzroy River. A minor flood peak was observed at Rockhampton during Wednesday. As of 5:32 am Thursday the Fitzroy River at Yaamba was at 13.65 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to continue easing slowly...

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Thomson River, Thomson River at Camoola Park, Thomson River at Longreach, Thomson River at Stonehenge and Thomson River at Jundah

Thomson River, Thomson River at Camoola Park, Thomson River at Longreach, Thomson River at Stonehenge and Thomson River at JundahUntil 6:52 pm, 25 Jan

Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Jundah. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Longreach and is occurring at Camoola Park. As at 17:45 AEST Tuesday evening, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.00 m and rising slowly. The Thomson...

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Cooper Creek and Cooper Creek at Windorah

Cooper Creek and Cooper Creek at WindorahUntil 6:52 pm, 25 Jan

Moderate flooding is possible along Cooper Creek from Sunday. Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently below the minor flood level (3.00 m) and steady. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) around Saturday. The creek may reach the moderate flood level (4.57 m) around...

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Georgina River to Marion Downs and Georgina River at Marion Downs

Georgina River to Marion Downs and Georgina River at Marion DownsUntil 5:56 pm, 25 Jan

Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.85 m and falling, with moderate flooding. The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Riverine FloodModerate

Moderate Flood Warning for Eyre Creek, Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Eyre Creek at Glengyle

Eyre Creek, Eyre Creek at Bedourie and Eyre Creek at GlengyleUntil 5:56 pm, 25 Jan

Moderate flooding is likely along Eyre Creek. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.92 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding. The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Friday. No observations are currently available for the Eyre Creek at...

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam and Suttor River at St Anns

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam and Suttor River at St AnnsUntil 2:07 pm, 25 Jan

Minor flooding is easing along the Suttor River. The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.18 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Barcoo River to Isisford, Alice River at Barcaldine and Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office

Barcoo River to Isisford, Alice River at Barcaldine and Barcoo River at Isisford Post OfficeUntil 6:52 pm, 25 Jan

Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford. Minor flooding is possible at Barcaldine and Retreat. No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is likely that the river level is below the minor flood level and falling. Renewed...

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Barcoo River downstream of Isisford and Barcoo River at Retreat

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford and Barcoo River at RetreatUntil 6:52 pm, 25 Jan

Renewed minor flooding is possible from Sunday. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.01 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Western River and Western River at Winton

Western River and Western River at WintonUntil 3:50 pm, 24 Jan

Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton. The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) Wednesday afternoon.

Riverine FloodMinor

Minor Flood Warning for Norman River and Norman River at Normanton

Norman River and Norman River at NormantonUntil 6:34 pm, 24 Jan

Minor flooding is occurring along the Norman River at Glenore Weir and Normanton. Moderate flooding is occurring at Yappar River. The Norman River at Normanton is currently at 3.47 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Norman River at Normanton is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00...

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Connors and Isaac Rivers and Isaac River at Yatton

Connors and Isaac Rivers and Isaac River at YattonUntil 12:30 am, 26 Jan

No further flooding is expected along the Isaac River. The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.01 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to continue easing and remain below the minor flood level (7.50 m).

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Mackenzie River and Mackenzie River at Tartrus

Mackenzie River and Mackenzie River at TartrusUntil 12:30 am, 26 Jan

River levels remain elevated along the Mackenzie River, with moderate flooding easing at Coolmaringa.

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes

Diamantina River to Diamantina LakesUntil 3:50 pm, 24 Jan

The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 5.12 m and falling slowly, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes and Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes and Diamantina River at Birdsville Police StationUntil 3:50 pm, 24 Jan

River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m around 09:00 am Tuesday 20/01/2026 and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m)....

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs

Georgina River downstream of Marion DownsUntil 5:56 pm, 25 Jan

River levels likely remain elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.

Riverine FloodUnknown

Flood Warning for Nicholson and Gregory Rivers

Nicholson and Gregory RiversUntil 4:51 pm, 25 Jan

River levels are expected to be elevated along the Albert River and the lower Gregory and Nicholson Rivers.

Last updated: 3:38 am, 23 Jan 2026