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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
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Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
A flood peak is now along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and falling.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m on Sunday evening, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and falling.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
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 ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.42,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.10,steady,8:30 am Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Tue 10/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,1:42 pm Wed 11/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:31 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 39

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM THURSDAY
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville from Thursday.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Roseberth. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.50 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
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 ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.20,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.50,rising,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.72,rising,11:55 am Wed 11/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:57 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT GLENGYLE AND GRADUALLY EASE AT BEDOURIE
The flood peak along Eyre Creek has passed Bedourie and is approaching Glengyle, where moderate flooding is estimated to be rising slowly. River levels are expected to remain elevated over the next few days along the Eyre Creek.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast over parts of the catchment for the next couple days, however this is not expected to have a significant impact on river levels.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek. Minor flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny.
At 9am Wednesday, the Eyre Creek at Bedourie was observed at 4.29 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday. The creek may fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

At 9am Monday, the Eyre Creek at Glengyle was observed at at 3.40 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
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 ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,2.99,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.94,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.29,falling,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.40,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THARGOMINDAH
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. The main flood peak has passed through Autumnvale and is approaching Thargomindah along the lower Bulloo River. However, the river level is expected to peak below the minor flood level at Thargomindah.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

Flood Safety Advice:
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 ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.52,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.68,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.