Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 02:25 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUILPIE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM LATE THURSDAY
Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo River catchment has caused river level rises at Milroy. Downstream, major flooding is occurring at Quilpie, where the river level may reach around 5.40 metres Wednesday evening. Further downstream at Thargomindah, minor flooding is possible from late Thursday as upstream flows arrive.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Major flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 5.04 m and rising, above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around 5.40 m Wednesday evening, with major flooding. Further rises are likely with the arrival of upstream flow.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible 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 and steady.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Thursday. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,5.04,rising,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.07,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26

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 The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 01:27 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 47

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM THURSDAY
Moderate flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat, following a peak early Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), minor flooding is occurring, with moderate flooding possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing following a peak at Blackall Tuesday morning. Further downstream, river levels are rising, with minor flooding occurring at Isisford. Additional river level rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Further downstream, river levels have peaked above minor at Bogewong and below the minor flood level at Stonehenge. These downstream flows may lead to minor flooding at Jundah from Thursday. Renewed rises are likely in the coming days as upstream flows from Camoola Park continue to arrive.
Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with minor flooding possible at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently around 2.80 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 1.96 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) from Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is expected to have peaked above the minor flood level and is now below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.07 m and relatively steady, just above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 6.10 m around 01:45 am Tuesday 17 February, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.53 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely from later this week as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel).
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 4.23 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) may reach around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.28,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.77,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.80,steady,9:47 am Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.90,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.96,steady,7:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:56 am Wed 18/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.73,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.07,falling,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.70,falling,6:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,5.46,falling,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.23,rising,8:13 am Wed 18/02/26

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 Dawson River
Issued at 01:19 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING MAY DEVELOP AT TAROOM FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BARALABA
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few days across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Renewed minor flooding may develop at Taroom from overnight Wednesday into Thursday as floodwaters continue to move downstream. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is currently moving through the Glebe Weir. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
No significant rainfall has been recorded across the catchment in the past 24 hours.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Renewed minor flooding may develop along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.33 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Dawson River at Taroom may reach around the minor flood level (4.50 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday as floodwaters continue to move downstream.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.13,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,2.63,falling,12:38 pm Wed 18/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,1.12,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,4.30,falling,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.75,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.89,steady,12:48 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.51,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,4.91,falling,1:07 pm Wed 18/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,5.75,falling,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26

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 Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 12:52 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT AUGATHELLA
Moderate to heavy rainfall observed across parts of the Warrego River catchment over the weekend resulted in river level rises along the upper Warrego River. At Augathella river levels peaked Tuesday morning with minor flooding, and fell below the minor flood level Tuesday afternoon.
At Charleville, river levels are expected to peak below the minor flood level.

Warrego River to Charleville:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Augathella.
The Warrego River at Augathella peaked at 4.45 m around 08:15 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.11 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Warrego River at Augathella is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
Warrego River at Augathella,2.09,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Nive River at Biddenham,0.65,steady,11:09 am Wed 18/02/26
Warrego River at The 27 Mile Garden,2.08,rising,10:41 am Wed 18/02/26
Bradley Creek at Raceview,0.35,steady,10:37 am Wed 18/02/26
Bradley Creek at Lower Bradleys,0.35,falling,12:43 pm Wed 18/02/26
Warrego River at Charleville,2.12,steady,5:17 pm Sun 15/02/26
Langlo River at Warilda,1.85,rising,12:15 pm Mon 16/02/26
Ward River at Binnowee,2.51,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Warrego River at Wyandra,1.24,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Warrego River at Wallen,0.38,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Warrego River at Cunnamulla Weir,4.18,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 11:11 AM AEDT on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WILLARA CROSSING FROM LATE THURSDAY
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A minor flood peak was observed at Caiwarro on Monday, with minor flooding possible at Willara Crossing from late Thursday as flows move downstream.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is possible at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may exceed the minor flood level (0.70 m) from late 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.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 11:00 AM AEDT on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:45 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.38,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.00,steady,6:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.45,steady,10:30 am Wed 18/02/26

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
Updated to include river level observation at Hungerford

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 05:39 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT HUNGERFORD AND EULO FROM WEDNESDAY
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A moderate flood peak was observed at Humeburn early Tuesday morning. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is likely at Eulo from Wednesday. Minor flooding peaked on Monday at Caiwarro, with minor flooding likely downstream at Hungerford from Wednesday.

Paroo River to Eulo:
Moderate flooding is easing at Humeburn. Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River at Eulo.
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo.
The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.60 m) from Wednesday. The river may peak near 2.90 m from Thursday, with minor flooding.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is likely at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.70 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to reach around the minor flood level (1.00 m) from 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:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.46,steady,5:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.70,rising,4:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.