Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Final Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT RETREAT AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
Along the Thomson River, a second flood peak has now moved downstream of Jundah where minor flooding has eased. It is likely that this second flood peak is now on the Cooper Creek around Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and around a peak.
Moderate rainfall was observed along parts of the Barcoo River during Thursday into Friday last week which resulted in river level rises and a minor flood peak at Retreat during Sunday evening.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding has eased along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m around 6:00 pm Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.51 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.14 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and nearing a peak.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 4.00 m Monday afternoon, above the minor flood level (3.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.73,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.40,steady,6:30 am Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:57 am Mon 09/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,10:42 am Mon 09/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.51,falling,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 11:22 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT YATTON
Minor flooding is easing along the Isaac River at Yatton after a moderate flood peak was observed during Sunday morning. Flooding and elevated river levels have eased along the Connors River.
As the flood peak moves downstream, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at forecast locations along the Mackenzie and Lower Fitzroy Rivers.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton peaked at 11.31 m around 9:00 am Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 9.42 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.50 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

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 Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.38,steady,9:09 am Mon 09/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.89,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.15,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.76,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.67,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:07 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.75,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.54,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Mon 09/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.21,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,6:33 am Mon 09/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.96,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.03,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.63,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,11:13 am Mon 09/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.16,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.40,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.40,steady,10:02 am Mon 09/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.70,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.50,steady,10:48 am Mon 09/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,8:30 am Mon 09/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.59,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.07,rising,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.70,falling,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,9.42,falling,10:15 am Mon 09/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.39,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.66,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,10:39 am Mon 09/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.41,steady,10:28 am Mon 09/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,13.81,rising,10:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.94,rising,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:09 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM THURSDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT QUILPIE
A second near minor peak occurred at Quilpie during Sunday after heavy rainfall last Thursday night. These peaks are currently flowing downstream and may lead to minor flooding at Thargomindah from Thursday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.99 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday as flows arrive from upstream.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.99,falling,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.52,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26

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.