Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
Along the Paroo River, the flood peak is moving downstream from Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing from early next week. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible from early next week,
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may develop at Wanaaring from early next week.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.48 m and steady, above the minor flood level (0.7 m) with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may peak near 1.60 m during Saturday. Further rises are possible from early next week as upstream flows arrive.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was at 2.36 m around 05:00 pm Thursday, below the minor flood level (2.40 m).
The Paroo River at Wanaaring is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.40 m) during weekend. 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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 03:30 PM AEDT on Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,1.78,steady,2:45 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.25,falling,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.48,steady,2:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.36,steady,5:00 pm Thu 05/03/26

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, Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 65

MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK IS OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE
A moderate flood peak moving along the Thomson River is passing through Stonehenge. Upstream at Camoola Park and Longreach river levels are falling slowly. The flood peak currently around Stonehenge is likely to move through Jundah over the weekend.
Along the lower Barcoo River, flooding is easing with the main peak is now downstream of Retreat. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed major flooding is estimated to be occurring at Windorah (Main Channel). Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers, with a flood peak forecast to reach Windorah early next week.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments over the weekend. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. Major flooding is possible at Jundah.
No current river level observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) through to mid March.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.38 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) Friday afternoon.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady around a peak.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain around 3.50 m, near its peak during the weekend, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.85 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near the major flood level (5.00 m) during the weekend.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat with renewed rises possible.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.95 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) during Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges major flooding is estimated to be continuing.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around 5.50 m early next week, with major flooding.

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 Monday 09 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.74,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.22,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.55,steady,6:00 pm Thu 05/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.38,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.57,steady,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.85,steady,7:00 am Fri 06/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Fri 06/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.62,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,0.90,falling,8:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,1.90,falling,5:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.95,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.04,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 11:28 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

BELOW MINOR PEAK OCCURRED OVERNIGHT WITH RIVER LEVELS EASING AT YATTON
A peak below the minor level was observed along the Isaac River at Yatton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Rainfall is forecast across the catchment from Friday which may cause renewed river level rises.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
River levels are easing along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 7.05 m and falling, below the minor flood level (7.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level during Wednesday.

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:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.16,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Wed 04/03/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.69,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.85,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.06,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.07,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:30 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,1.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.11,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Wed 04/03/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.61,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Don River at Rannes,1.84,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,2.27,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.60,steady,11:13 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.20,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.31,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.10,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.57,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.41,steady,10:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.50,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.82,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Isaac River at Yatton,7.05,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.37,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.97,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:38 am Wed 04/03/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.61,steady,10:28 am Wed 04/03/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.28,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,5.21,falling,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26

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.