Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:42 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVER THE WEEKEND
Flood levels along Cooper Creek at Windorah are estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level, with renewed rises and minor flooding possible over the weekend as a second smaller flood peak in the lower Barcoo River arrives.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue in the catchment over the weekend and into next week, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, which may cause further renewed river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of South East Queensland and Wide Bay and Burnett and adjacent inland catchments.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level has fallen below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
Renewed creek level rises to around the minor flood level (3.00 m) are possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah over the weekend, as a smaller second flood peak in the lower Barcoo river arrives.

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,1.31,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.70,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Fri 13/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,10:42 am Fri 13/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.65,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.72,steady,1:00 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of South East Queensland, Wide Bay And Burnett And Central Inland Catchments
Issued at 01:35 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 4
MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM FRIDAY AND ACROSS THE WEEKEND

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Dawson and Don Rivers
Burnett River
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
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Thomson River
Barcoo River

A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall is current for parts of the Flood Watch area.

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 Saturday 14 February 2026.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall recorded early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises in the upper Flinders River catchment, where minor flooding is possible at Richmond Post Office from overnight Friday into Saturday.

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, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. 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 Saturday 14 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.50,steady,11:15 am Fri 13/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.20,rising,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.28,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Julia Creek,1.39,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.12,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.47,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.87,steady,11:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THARGOMINDAH
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. The main flood peak has passed through Autumnvale and is approaching Thargomindah along the lower Bulloo River. However, the river level is expected to peak below the minor flood level at Thargomindah.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected 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 (4.00 m) and rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.52,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.68,steady,8:00 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.