Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Balonne River Minor And Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Balonne And Bokhara Rivers
Issued at 12:50 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MAJOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT DIRRANBANDI FROM LATE MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST GEORGE AND POSSIBLE AT HEBEL LATE THIS WEEK
Moderate rainfall over the past couple weeks resulted in elevated river levels across the upper Balonne River catchment, with flows now moving through the lower catchment. The main flood peak along the lower Balonne River is around Whyenbah and is likely to reach the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi from late Monday, with major flooding. Minor flooding continues along the Balonne River at St George, following a minor flood peak last Friday.
Further downstream along the Bokhara River, another flood peak is around Dirranbandi-Hebel Road. Minor flooding is possible at Hebel late this week as upstream flows arrive.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor:
Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Balonne River and Balonne River Minor. Major flooding is likely at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River.

No observations are currently available for the Balonne River at St George. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling.
The Balonne River at St George is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) for the next few days.

The Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi is currently at 4.66 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.30 m).
The Balonne River at Dirranbandi is likely to peak near the major flood level (4.80 m) from late Monday.

The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at -0.05 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Hebel may exceed the minor flood level (1.00 m) late this week

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 Tuesday 24 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,0.00,steady,11:48 am Mon 23/03/26
Culgoa River at Whyenbah,6.15,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,2.95,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Balonne River at Dirranbandi,4.66,steady,8:30 am Mon 23/03/26
Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.20,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Bokhara River at Hebel,-0.05,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/03/26

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 And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:07 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 86

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND LIKELY AT WINDORAH FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT LONGREACH AND STONEHENGE, LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY
Along the Thomson River, moderate flooding continues at Longreach. The main flood peak has passed through Stonehenge, where a moderate flood peak was observed during Saturday. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah with a major flood peak expected overnight Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing at Isisford. The main flood peak is currently approaching Glenlock. These flood waters may cause moderate flooding at Retreat from Tuesday morning.
Along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, the creek level remains elevated above the moderate flood level, with renewed rises above the major flood level likely from Monday as flood peaks arrive from both the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Forecast heights and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Bogewong and Jundah.
No recent observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.54 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) during Monday.

No river level observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge, based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and falling.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and during Monday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 6.18 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near 6.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with major flooding.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.05 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.58 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) around Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.62 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) during Monday. The creek may reach around 6.50 m Wednesday, with major flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be refined once upstream peaks are observed.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.62,falling,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.85,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.15,falling,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.51,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,6.37,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,4.65,steady,8:55 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,6.18,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:53 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,4.50,steady,7:05 pm Tue 17/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine,3.80,falling,10:59 am Mon 16/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.02,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.05,falling,6:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,3.35,steady,7:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.58,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.62,steady,6:30 am Sun 22/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.80,steady,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26

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.