Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors-Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Minor Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River And Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 04:12 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 31

MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT YAAMBA AND POSSIBLE AT ROCKHAMPTON FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT YATTON
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT TARTRUS
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is along the Fitzroy River approaching The Gap. The second peak along the Mackenzie River is currently between Bingegang Weir and Tartrus. This peak may cause renewed river level rises and minor flooding along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus. Along the Connors-Isaac River, renewed river level rises are occurring at Yatton following recent rainfall in the upper catchment.
River level rises along the Fitzroy River are expected to continue over the next few days as flows arrive from the Mackenzie River. Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba. Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level from late Tuesday afternoon and may peak near the moderate flood level from Thursday morning. Significant uncertainties remain regarding peak water levels along the lower Fitzroy River and peak forecasts and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause renewed river level rises in parts of the catchment, but are not expected to significantly impact river levels along the Fitzroy River.

Nogoa River:
River levels are easing, but remain elevated along Theresa Creek and the Nogoa River.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is easing at Pink Lagoon. Downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 12.86 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) for the next few days. Small renewed river level rises are occurring as upstream flows arrive.

Mackenzie River:
Moderate flooding is easing at Coolmaringa. River levels remain elevated on the Mackenzie River.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 9.83 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Renewed river level rises to the minor flood level (11.00 m) are possible from Wednesday as upstream flows arrive.

Fitzroy River:
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Yaamba and may develop at Rockhampton. Minor flooding is occurring at Riverslea and moderate flooding is occurring at Wattlebank.
No observations are currently available for the Fitzroy River at Yaamba. Based on the upstream gauge at Wattlebank, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level and rising.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m) for the next few days. The river may peak near 14.00 m Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

As at 2:50 pm Tuesday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 6.88 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.00 m) late Tuesday afternoon. A moderate flood peak near 7.50 m may develop from Thursday morning. Peak forecasts will be refined 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 09:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,5.32,falling,4:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.20,steady,2:12 pm Tue 20/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,4.75,rising,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.44,steady,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.70,falling,3:49 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.56,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.78,steady,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Tue 20/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,3.51,falling,3:45 pm Tue 20/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,2.28,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,7.31,falling,3:20 pm Tue 20/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,12.86,falling,3:30 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,7.91,steady,2:08 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.12,steady,3:53 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.05,steady,3:55 pm Tue 20/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,9.83,falling,3:53 pm Tue 20/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,19.51,falling,3:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,6.88,rising,2:50 pm Tue 20/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,1.65,falling,3:40 pm Tue 20/01/26

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 Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Minor Flood Warning For The Alice River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:44 PM AEST on Tuesday 20 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH AND ISISFORD FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT AND WINDORAH FROM LATER THIS WEEK
Along the Thomson River the main flood peak is between Bogewong and Stonehenge. This peak may result in moderate flooding downstream at Stonehenge from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and at Jundah overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Minor flooding is possible at Windorah later this week. Further upstream, another peak is around Muttaburra and minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Minor flooding is possible at Longreach around Wednesday.
Along Jordan Creek and Alice River, flooding has eased at Jericho and renewed minor flooding is possible at Barcaldine overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further downstream along the Barcoo River, moderate flooding is possible at Isisford from Wednesday and minor flooding is possible at Retreat from the weekend.
Further areas of rainfall and showers are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may contribute to additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored and the warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring and further moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River and its tributaries.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 2.80 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.74 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.50 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.45 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Jordan Creek and is easing along the Alice River. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Coolagh and is possible at Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Jordan Creek at Jericho. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, flooding at Jericho is estimated to be eased below the minor flood level.
The Jordan Creek at Jericho is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is likely that the river level is around the minor flood level and falling.
The Alice River at Barcaldine may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office. The river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising slowly.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday evening. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) from Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is possible from the weekend.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.14 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the minor flood level (2.14 m) during the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is possible from later this week.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from around Friday. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.87,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.66,steady,12:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.80,steady,7:00 pm Mon 19/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.72,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.33,steady,12:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.50,steady,6:10 am Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.45,steady,6:30 am Tue 20/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:59 am Tue 20/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.15,steady,10:41 am Tue 20/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.75,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.14,steady,1:00 pm Tue 20/01/26

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.