Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:37 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH AND ISISFORD FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG COOPER CREEK LATER THIS WEEK
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM THURSDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak is approaching Stonehenge, where the river is likely to peak near the moderate flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding may develop at Jundah overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Minor flooding is possible at Windorah later this week as this peak travels into Cooper Creek.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second, slightly lower peak has now passed Muttaburra and is now approaching Camoola Park, where renewed river level rises have been observed and minor flooding is likely to peak around Friday. As this peak moves downstream, renewed minor flooding may develop at Longreach from Thursday.
Along the Alice River, a flood peak is now approaching Barcaldine, where minor flooding may develop from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further downstream along the Barcoo River, moderate flooding is possible at Isisford from overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and minor flooding is possible at Retreat from the weekend.
Further areas of rainfall and showers are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Stonehenge and Jundah. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Longreach and is occurring at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.00 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to peak above the minor flood level (2.00 m) around Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.69 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.74 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible 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.
The Alice River at Barcaldine may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

As at 12:00 pm Wednesday AEST, the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office was at 4.15 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office may exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is possible from the weekend.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.07 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the minor flood level (2.14 m) during the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is possible along Cooper Creek from later this week.
Cooper Creek at Windorah is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from around Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.92,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.34,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.00,steady,6:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.62,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.17,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.69,steady,6:40 am Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.74,rising,2:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:59 am Wed 21/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.10,steady,1:41 pm Wed 21/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.59,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.07,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the upper Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers, with a flood peak now downstream of Punchbowl and approaching Etta Plains on the Flinders River. Along the Cloncurry River, a flood peak is now downstream of Will Development Road and approaching Canobie.
Further downstream along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling following a major flood peak earlier this month. As the flood peaks from the upper Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers arrive, renewed rises above the major flood level are possible over the next several days at Walkers Bend but are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
Isolated showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days across the upper Flinders and Cloncurry River catchment but are not expected to significantly impact river levels at Richmond and Cloncurry at this stage.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as necessary.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
River level observations are unavailable for the Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The river level is expected to be above the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) into the weekend.

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 Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.25,rising,12:15 pm Wed 21/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.85,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.59,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Julia Creek,1.77,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.13,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.65,rising,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26

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 11:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak has now passed Monkira and is now approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding may develop at early next week as this peak moves downstream. River levels are slowly falling but remain above the moderate flood level and above the causeway at Diamantina Lakes.
Upstream, along the Western River, moderate flooding has eased at Winton following a flood peak late last week.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
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).
Western River:
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.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
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).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level from early next week.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.78,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.00,steady,5:55 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.12,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.08,steady,9:55 am Wed 21/01/26

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 Herbert River
Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE
River levels have now eased and minor flooding is no longer occurring at Gleneagle. River level rises are expected along the lower Herbert River for the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday, but are expected to remain below the minor flood levels.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment for the next few days, but rainfall totals are not expected to significantly impact river levels in the upper or lower Herbert.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead, however, based on readings from the nearby auto gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

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:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.12,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.61,rising,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.72,falling,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.75,falling,11:13 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.15,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.32,falling,10:20 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.42,steady,10:32 am Wed 21/01/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.05,steady,9:20 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.30,rising,11:07 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.84,rising,10:10 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.79,steady,8:46 am Wed 21/01/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.01,rising,10:59 am Wed 21/01/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.52,rising,11:09 am Wed 21/01/26

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 The Suttor River
Issued at 10:08 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MODERATE FLOODING TO EASE AT ST ANNS DURING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Flooding is continuing to ease at St Anns where the river level is likely to fall below the moderate flood level during Wednesday afternoon. The river level is likely to continue easing over the next few days.
Areas of showers are forecast across the catchment for the next few days but are not expected to have a significant impact on current river levels.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 6.65 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (6.50 m) Wednesday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days as river levels continue to ease.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,4.39,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.38,steady,8:41 am Wed 21/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.63,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,steady,8:01 am Wed 21/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.42,steady,9:57 am Wed 21/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.40,steady,6:35 am Tue 20/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.66,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,6.65,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.51,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.91,falling,9:40 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin Dam,2.04,steady,8:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.51,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,7.18,rising,9:42 am Wed 21/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:50 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,7.30,steady,9:51 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,6.85,steady,9:48 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,5.25,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-1.85,steady,8:35 am Wed 21/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.59,rising,9:59 am Wed 21/01/26

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.