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
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flinders River at Glendower Crossing | 0.85 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains | 1.76 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Flinders River at Punchbowl | 4.38 | falling | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Flinders River at Etta Plains | 7.41 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Julia Creek | 1.38 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Gilliat River at Wills Development Road | 3.09 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Cloncurry | 1.11 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Cloncurry River at Canobie | 2.83 | steady | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |
| Flinders River at Walkers Bend | 6.73 | falling | 11:00 am Mon 02/02/26 |