Weather Warning
IDQ20876
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning for the Nicholson, Gregory, and Albert Rivers
Issued at 1:36 PM AEST on Monday 2 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 12
RIVER LEVELS HAVE EASED ALONG THE ALBERT RIVER (INCLUDING AT BURKETOWN), LOWER NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
Recent localised rainfall caused renewed river level rises and areas of flooding across the Nicholson catchment. River levels along the Albert River, including at Burketown Airstrip, Lower Nicholson and Gregory Rivers have now eased and no further flooding is expected.
Forecast showers over the next few days are not expected to significantly affect river levels.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country.
Nicholson and Gregory Rivers
River levels have eased at many locations, however, flooding may still be continuing at some low lying areas.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gregory River at Riversleigh | 1.43 | steady | 1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26 |
| Gregory River at Gregory Downs | 1.56 | steady | 1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26 |
| Burketown Tide | 2.58 | falling | 1:09 pm Mon 02/02/26 |