Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers.
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Wednesday 28 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 31

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, JUNDAH AND RETREAT
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE DURING FRIDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak has passed the Jundah area, where minor flooding is easing. The peak is now entering the Cooper Creek and approaching Windorah, where moderate flooding is expected to be occurring and likely to continue for the next few days.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak has been observed at Longreach, where renewed minor flooding is easing. As these flows move downstream, renewed rises are occurring along the Thomson River downstream of Longreach and may continue for the rest of the week.
Along the Barcoo River, the main flood peak is currently around the Retreat area. These flows will move downstream into the Cooper Creek, where moderate flooding is expected to continue at Windorah.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach, Bogewong, and Jundah. Renewed rises are occurring downstream of Longreach at Bogewong.
As at 8:00 am AEST Tuesday morning, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.70 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.34 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.30 m) Wednesday afternoon.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 1.95 m and falling slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday as floodwaters arrive from upstream.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.91 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is occurring at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.56 m and peaking above the minor flood level.


The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. However, based on upstream gauges it is estimated that the creek level is around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) and rising.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is expected to remain above the moderate flood level 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 29 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.16,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.70,steady,8:02 am Tue 27/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.34,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.70,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,1.95,steady,6:15 am Wed 28/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.91,steady,7:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:58 am Wed 28/01/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,3.00,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,10:41 am Wed 28/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.86,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.61,falling,6:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.70,steady,6:00 am Wed 28/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.56,steady,12:00 pm Wed 28/01/26

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 02:08 PM EST on Tuesday 27 January 2026
Valid for Tuesday 27 January 2026 to Friday 30 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Cancellation for the following areas:
Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett

Safety Advice:
Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.
Seek a place to keep cool, such as your home, a library, community centre or shopping centre.
Close your windows and draw blinds, curtains or awnings early in the day to keep the heat out of your home.
If available, use fans or air-conditioners to keep cool.

Maximum temperatures in the high thirties to high forties. Overnight minimum temperatures in the mid twenties to low thirties.

Severe heatwave conditions are expected to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday, with a slight easing trend from the east into the weekend.

Severe heatwave conditions over the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett have eased, however remain in low-intensity heatwave conditions until the weekend. Locations likely to be impacted include Birdsville, Charleville, Cunnamulla, Goondiwindi, Isisford, Longreach, Quilpie, Roma, Thargomindah and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Wednesday 28 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Fitzroy River Catchment
Issued at 10:23 AM AEST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT YAAMBA
River levels at Yaamba on the Fitzroy River are expected to remain below the minor flood level and continue falling.
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible over the next few days, which may cause small renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact current river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Fitzroy River:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Fitzroy River.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the downstream gauge at South Yaamba, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to remain below the minor flood level (9.00 m).

The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.00 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:
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.10,steady,8:13 am Sun 25/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.51,steady,7:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.48,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.00,steady,10:02 am Sun 25/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,3.62,falling,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.52,steady,9:48 am Sun 25/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,8:30 am Sun 25/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,4.96,falling,10:10 am Sun 25/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.61,steady,10:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,2.44,steady,7:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,3.91,rising,8:25 am Sun 25/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,3.09,steady,9:43 am Sun 25/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,3.02,falling,9:33 am Sun 25/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,8.00,steady,8:21 am Sun 25/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.50,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.06,falling,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,6.55,falling,2:58 pm Fri 23/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.91,rising,9:47 am Sun 25/01/26

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.