Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH SUNDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BLACKALL SUNDAY EVENING
Renewed minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat as a flood peak in the lower Barcoo Rivers arrives. Further downstream, renewed minor flooding is expected to occur along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday evening as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Friday into Saturday has resulted in some 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 into next week, 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.

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 steady.
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:
Renewed minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.82 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to peak near 3.00 m during Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) into Sunday evening.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is possible 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 estimated to reach around 3.00 m during Sunday evening, with minor 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 01:00 PM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.90,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.54,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Sat 14/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.10,steady,10:42 am Sat 14/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.76,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.20,falling,6:30 am Sun 08/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.87,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26

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, Australia
Reissued to correct next update time to Sunday

Flood Watch For Parts Of South East, Central, And Northern Queensland
Issued at 12:15 PM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK

Catchments likely to be affected include:
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 catchment(s) : Burrum

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 Sunday 15 February 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 09:20 AM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
Moderate rainfall recorded since early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises and below minor flood peaks in the upper Flinders River catchment. Showers and storms with possible heavy rainfall are forecast to continue in the catchment for the remainder of the weekend and into next week, which may cause minor flooding at Richmond Post Office from Saturday night, with higher levels possible.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from Saturday night. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.26,falling,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.75,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.25,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.89,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.11,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.77,rising,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.37,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.63,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26

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 Diamantina River
Issued at 01:31 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE OVER THE WEEKEND
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 over the weekend.
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.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth and is estimated to have eased at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.60 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) 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.21,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.60,steady,6:20 am Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.60,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.80,steady,11:55 am Fri 13/02/26

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.