Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to include the latest river height at Camoola Park
Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 02:15 PM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH, POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE FROM WEDNESDAY
Rainfall over recent days and weeks has caused river level rises across the upper Thomson River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park and Longreach. Minor flooding is possible at Stonehenge from Wednesday as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Further rainfall is forecast from mid-week, with Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji forecast to move northern Queensland. This is likely to result in renewed river level rises and flooding. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
An initial Flood Watch is current for the Gulf Country and parts of Western Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula, which includes the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park and Longreach, and is possible at Stonehenge.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.15 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) during the next few days. Renewed river level rises are possible from mid-week with forecast rainfall.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.05 m and steady around a peak, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) during the next few days. Renewed river level rises are possible from mid-week with forecast rainfall.
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, river levels at Stonehenge are rising below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) from Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream floodwaters 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 Tuesday 13 January 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.62,falling,1:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.51,steady,12:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.15,steady,6:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.05,steady,1:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,2.75,steady,12:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.64,steady,4:10 pm Mon 05/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,1.90,falling,10:41 am Mon 12/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,1:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,0.30,steady,1:00 pm Mon 12/01/26
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.
Forecast
Barringun (28.8035°S, 145.6906°E, 150m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers in the NE, near zero chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NE. Winds E 20 to 30 km/h decreasing to 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening.
Forecast for Barringun (28.8035°S, 145.6906°E, 150m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
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