Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to update latest river heights table

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 06:13 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH AT THE END OF THE WEEK
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 may develop at Longreach at the end of the week as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Further rainfall is forecast over the coming days. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the upper Thomson River at Camoola Park and is possible at Longreach.
As at 06:00 am AEST Tuesday, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.00 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 1.85 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) at the end of the week. 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 Wednesday 07 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.85,steady,5:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.08,rising,6:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.00,steady,6:00 am Tue 06/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.85,steady,5:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,6:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,9:38 am Wed 31/12/25
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.64,steady,4:10 pm Mon 05/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,4:41 pm Tue 06/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,5:00 pm Tue 06/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,0.35,steady,5:00 pm Tue 06/01/26

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.