Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 09:05 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 46

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE
RIVER LEVELS STEADY AROUND THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL AT MARION DOWNS, WITH FURTHER RISES AND A SIGNIFICANT MAJOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY FROM MONDAY
MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE AROUND WEDNESDAY
Significant rainfall and river level rises have been observed across the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments over the last several days.
Along the Upper Georgina River, renewed rises are occurring around Urandangi after a flood peak recorded early Thursday morning. Major flood levels are rising at Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston.
Along the Burke River at Boulia, river levels are rising with moderate flooding.
These flows, in addition to initial inflows from neighbouring tributaries, have caused near-major flooding at Marion Downs, where a major flood peak is expected from Monday as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.
Further downstream along Eyre Creek, inflows from King Creek and neighbouring tributaries have caused initial rises ahead of the main upper Georgina peak. River levels at Bedourie have exceeded the major flood level and rising. Downstream at Glengyle, major flooding is possible around Wednesday. Significant renewed rises are expected in the coming weeks at Bedourie and Glengyle as floodwaters arrive from the upper parts of the catchment.
Additional river rises, localised flooding and overland inundation remain possible across the catchment as floodwaters move downstream. Road access is likely to be affected, and communities may become isolated. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is expected at Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and Glenormiston.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was 4.99 m at 9:00 am Sunday and steady, near the major flood level.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday and into Monday. Renewed rises are expected over the coming days, with a significant major flood peak likely to arrive around Thursday.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Moderate flooding is rising along King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie. Major flooding is possible at Glengyle.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 5.60 m at 9:00 am Sunday and rising, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was 3.40 m at 9:00 am Sunday and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may exceed the major flood level (4.00 m) around Wednesday. Further rises are likely over the coming weeks 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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.81,steady,8:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,6.25,rising,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Burke River at Boulia,4.13,steady,8:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.99,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,5.60,rising,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
King Creek at Cluny,4.40,rising,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.40,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:31 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD, RENEWED RISES LIKELY FROM MONDAY
Minor flooding peaked along the Paroo River at Hungerford on Wednesday. Another flood peak is around Cairwarro where renewed rises and minor flooding is occurring, which is likely to cause renewed rises and minor flooding further downstream at Hungerford from Monday.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 1.01 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.00 m) during Sunday and into early Monday. Renewed rises are likely from Monday as flows arrive from upstream. The river may reach around 1.30 m during Tuesday, with minor flooding.

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 Monday 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.19,steady,1:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.01,steady,6:00 am Sun 01/03/26

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, Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:05 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 59

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH FROM MONDAY
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River, where a renewed moderate flood peak is occurring at Longreach. Further downstream at Stonehenge, river levels are steady around the moderate flood level, further river level rises are possible over the next few days. As these flows continue to move downstream, major flooding is possible at Jundah around Tuesday.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible from Sunday evening.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel) and major flooding is possible from Monday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries, with major flooding possible at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is was 4.45 m at 6:00 am Saturday and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently around a peak at 4.99 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the next few days.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be just below the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around 3.60 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah was 3.99 m at 10:00 am Sunday and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Sunday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.44 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Sunday evening.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding is occurring at Noccundra.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.73 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) Monday evening. 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 Monday 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,5.06,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.98,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.45,steady,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.99,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.61,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.99,steady,10:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Sun 01/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.66,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.50,falling,8:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.95,steady,9:01 am Sun 01/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.44,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.14,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.73,steady,7:30 am Sun 01/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.41,falling,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The South Eastern Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory
Issued at 11:54 AM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 12
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Central Desert
Barkly

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 PM ACST on Monday 02 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River And Minor Flood Warning For The Western River
Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 59

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE
MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE LOWER DIAMANTINA CATCHMENT
Significant rainfall has been observed across the Diamantina catchment during the last few days that has resulted in rapid river level rises. Elevated river levels are occurring downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with moderate flooding occurring at Birdsville. Further rises are expected at Birdsville as upstream flows arrive.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.52 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) during Sunday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth and Birdsville. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. Rapid river level rises are occurring along the Diamantina River downstream of Roseberth as upstream flows arrive.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 7.20 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around 7.70 m during Monday, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be provided as 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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.70,steady,11:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,8:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.60,steady,5:50 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.53,rising,11:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,falling,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.18,rising,6:30 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,7.20,rising,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.42,steady,10:40 am Sun 01/03/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 11:32 AM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 17

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT THARGOMINDAH
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak passed Thargomindah on Saturday morning, and moderate flooding is expected to continue along the Bulloo River at Thargomindah for the next few days. Further upstream, river levels remain below the minor level at Quilpie.
Further showers and storms are possible over the next few days, which may result in further river level rises along the Bulloo River.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is continuing at Thargomindah. Minor flooding has eased at Autumnvale.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah peaked at 4.82 m on Saturday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.75 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days.

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 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.72,steady,10:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.33,falling,10:00 am Sun 01/03/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.75,falling,8:50 am Sun 01/03/26

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.