Weather Warning

IDQ20878

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning for the Lower Flinders River

Issued at 12:26 AM AEST on Monday 2 Feb 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 52

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND

Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.

Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond

Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing0.85steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains1.76steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl4.38falling11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains7.41steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Julia Creek1.38steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road3.09steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry1.11steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie2.83steady11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend6.73falling11:00 am Mon 02/02/26