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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For Jordan Creek, Alice And Barcoo Rivers
Issued at 01:59 PM AEST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 21

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE AND MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM MONDAY EVENING
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH FROM MONDAY
Along the Thomson River the main flood peak has passed Longreach and is around Bogewong. This peak may result in moderate flooding downstream at Stonehenge from Monday evening and minor flooding at Jundah from overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further upstream another peak has passed through Muttaburra and may result in minor flooding at Camoola Park from Monday and Longreach from around Wednesday.
The main flood peak along Jordan Creek has passed into the Alice River. Minor flooding is slowly easing at Jericho and Barcaldine.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible at Stonehenge along the Thomson River. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Minor flooding is occurring along the Darr River following a moderate flood peak. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Camoola Park and Longreach.
There are no recent observations available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park, however, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and steady.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.11 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days. The river may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) from around Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.20 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may peak near the moderate flood level (3.00 m) around Monday evening.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 1.72 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is easing along the Jordan Creek and Alice River.
No observations are currently available for the Jordan Creek at Jericho. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Jericho is estimated to be around the minor flood level and steady.
The Jordan Creek at Jericho may remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. However, it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and falling following a minor flood peak during Saturday.
The Alice River at Barcaldine may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.49 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.36,steady,1:00 pm Sun 18/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.52,steady,12:00 pm Sun 18/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.15,falling,6:00 am Mon 12/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.10,steady,1:00 pm Sun 18/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.63,steady,12:00 pm Sun 18/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.72,steady,7:30 am Sun 18/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,10:49 am Sun 18/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.50,steady,1:41 pm Sun 18/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,6.33,falling,1:00 pm Sun 18/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Sun 18/01/26

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 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Heatwave Warning

Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Valid for Sunday 18 January 2026 to Wednesday 21 January 2026

Warning for the following areas:
Channel Country
Cancellation for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands

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 low to mid forties with overnight minimum temperatures in the mid to high twenties. Severe heatwave conditions will continue over the Channel Country through to the end of the week.

Severe heatwave conditions have eased over the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands. Locations likely to be impacted include Boulia and Windorah.

The next heatwave warning will be issued by 3:00pm EST on Monday 19 January 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:25 AM AEST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 26

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT WINTON FOR THE NEXT FEW DAYS
FLOODING CONTINUING AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Widespread heavy rainfall late last week has caused river level rises and flooding across the Diamantina River catchment and its upper tributaries, including the Western River catchment. An earlier flood peak is continuing to move downstream along the Diamantina River.
Moderate flooding is expected to be continuing at Winton during Sunday. Further downstream, moderate flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. River levels remain above the causeway and are easing slowly as the flood peak continues to move downstream.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 5.62 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring along the Western River at Winton.
No current observations are available for the Western River at Winton. The most recent observation was recorded at approximately 9:00 am on Saturday, when the river level was 2.50 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Western River at Winton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,4.12,falling,10:20 am Sun 18/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.00,steady,5:45 am Sun 18/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.63,steady,10:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.80,rising,9:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.07,steady,9:55 am Sun 18/01/26

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, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:15 PM AEST on Friday 16 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20

MAJOR PEAK APPROACHING MARION DOWNS
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
A major flood peak is approaching Marion Downs along the Georgina River. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding may develop along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie from early next week.
Further downstream at Glengyle, minor flooding is expected to continue into early next week, with further rises likely as upstream flows arrive.
Further rainfall is forecast across parts of the upper Georgina catchments over the coming days. This rainfall may result in further river and creek level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Gulf Country and parts of the Cape York Peninsula.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is occurring along the Georgina River at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 5.35 m and steady, approaching its peak with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) though the weekend into next week.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river levels are expected to be occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs, with further rises expected for the next few days.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.77 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) early next week.

As at Wednesday 09:00 am AEST, Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 2.60 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) through to early next week. Further rises are likely 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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,5.92,falling,1:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,5.40,steady,9:00 am Thu 15/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 16/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.35,steady,7:27 am Fri 16/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.77,steady,9:00 am Fri 16/01/26

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.