Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Bokhara River And Final Flood Warning For The Lower Balonne River
Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT HEBEL ON SUNDAY AND NO LONGER OCCURRING AT DIRRANBANDI
The main flood peak has passed the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi and is approaching the Bokhara River at Hebel. At Dirranbandi, river levels are now below the minor level and falling. At Hebel, river levels are slowly rising and approaching the minor flood level.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the weekend.

Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River at Hebel.

The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is currently at 3.26 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 0.93 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level (1.00 m) on Sunday.

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 Monday 30 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,-0.09,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Culgoa River at Whyenbah,2.95,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,4.11,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Balonne River at Dirranbandi,3.26,falling,12:30 pm Thu 26/03/26
Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.35,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Bokhara River at Hebel,0.93,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26

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 Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:57 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 92

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE
Along the Cooper Creek a major flood peak was observed at Windorah Thursday morning, with major flooding expected to continue over the weekend and into next week.
Along the Thomson River, major flooding is easing at Jundah. Upstream, moderate flooding is continuing to ease at Stonehenge and minor flooding is easing at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing at Retreat.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and Longreach. Moderate flooding is occurring at Stonehenge. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.95 m around 06:00 am Wednesday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the weekend.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.63 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the minor flood level (3.30 m) over the weekend.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 3.25 m around 06:40 am Friday and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) into early next week.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 5.35 m around 07:00 am Friday and falling, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.99 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend and into next week.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah peaked at 6.45 m around 06:30 am Thursday, with major flooding. The creek was at at 6.35 m around 06:30 am Friday and steady, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 30 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.10,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.95,falling,6:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.62,falling,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.97,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,3.25,falling,6:40 am Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,5.35,falling,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Thu 26/03/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.89,steady,12:38 pm Fri 27/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.80,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,6:35 am Mon 23/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.20,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.90,steady,5:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.91,falling,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),1.47,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,6.35,steady,6:30 am Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.34,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26

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.