Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of Southern, Central, And Northern Queensland
Issued at 01:52 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND AND NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Calliope River
Boyne River
Baffle Creek
Kolan River
Burnett River
Burrum and Cherwell Rivers
Mary River
Noosa River
Pine and Caboolture Rivers
Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks
Upper Brisbane River
Lower Brisbane River
Logan and Albert Rivers
Gold Coast Rivers and Creeks
Weir River
Moonie River
Condamine Rivers
Balonne River
The Big Warrambool River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Paroo River (QLD)
Gilbert River
Diamantina River
Thomson River
Barcoo River
Bulloo River (QLD)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments previously in the Flood Watch: Dawson, Diamantina, Western, Thomson, Barcoo and Bulloo.
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Calliope, Boyne, Baffle, Kolan, Burnett, Burrum and Cherwell, Mary, Noosa, Pine and Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Upper Brisbane, Lower Brisbane, Logan and Albert, Gold Coast, Weir, Moonie, Condamine and The Big Warrambool.

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.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 Flood Watch will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:57 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 43

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK, WINDORAH AND BLACKALL
Renewed minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat as a flood peak in the lower Barcoo River arrives. Further downstream, renewed minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday evening as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises upstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Blackall from Sunday evening.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue in the catchment over the next few days, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall, which may cause further river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of South East Queensland, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central inland catchments.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Thomson River
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday evening.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is possible along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Barcoo River at Blackall may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may peak near 2.00 m Sunday evening, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Glenlock, with moderate flooding possible at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.20 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around 4.50 m Monday afternoon, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to be below the minor level and rising.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to reach around 3.00 m during Sunday evening, with minor flooding. Further river are likely as upstream flows arrive. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.53,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.31,rising,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.58,steady,12:20 pm Sun 15/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.70,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:56 am Sun 15/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.80,steady,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,5.00,falling,9:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.20,rising,12:00 pm Sun 15/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:49 AM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM MONDAY
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville from Monday.
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the eastern part of the Western River catchment during Saturday, which has the potential to cause significant river level rises along the Western River and its tributaries. Moderate flooding may develop at Winton from Monday.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.
Areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 2.57 m and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding may develop at Winton from Monday.
No observations are currently available for the Western River at Winton. However, based on the observed data at upstream gauges, the river level at Winton is expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Western River at Winton may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) from Monday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth and is estimated to have eased at Monkira. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville from Monday.
At 9:00 am Saturday, the Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 3.70 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Monday.

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 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.57,steady,11:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.70,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.87,steady,9:55 am Sun 15/02/26

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 07:27 AM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT QUILPIE FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo catchment has caused river level rises, with a peak around the minor flood level observed Saturday evening at Milroy. Downstream, river level rises are occurring at Quilpie, where the river level is likely to reach the minor flood level from Sunday afternoon.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.59 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Sunday afternoon. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.59,rising,6:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.63,steady,6:00 am Sun 15/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 33

MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT GLENGYLE
FLOOD LEVELS TO FALL BELOW MINOR AT BEDOURIE DURING FRIDAY
The flood peak along the Eyre Creek is around Glengyle, where moderate flooding is estimated to be continuing. Creek levels at Bedourie fell below the moderate flood level during Thursday and are expected fall below the minor flood level during Friday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast in the catchment over the weekend and into next week, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, however this is not expected to have a significant impact on current river and creek levels.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is continuing along Eyre Creek around Glengyle. Minor flooding is estimated to be continuing along King Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.53 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Friday.

No currently creek level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The creek level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend.

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 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.28,rising,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.88,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.53,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.40,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26

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.