Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 07:54 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 37
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH, RETREAT AND ESTIMATED AT WINDORAH
Along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is now downstream of Jundah where minor flooding is occurring. As these floodwaters continue to move downstream into Cooper Creek, renewed rises above the minor flood level are expected to be occurring at Windorah.
Moderate rainfall observed along parts of the Barcoo River during Thursday and into Friday has resulted in river level rises, where minor flooding is occurring at Retreat.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Jundah.
No river level observations are available along the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Stonehenge is estimated to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.94 m and falling, following a minor flood peak during Saturday.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.81 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 4.00 m during Monday 09 February, 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.67,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,6:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.49,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,6:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.94,steady,4:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,5:57 am Sun 08/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,7:41 am Sun 08/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.74,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.81,rising,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
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.
Forecast
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Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of rain near the New South Wales border, most likely in the late afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SW in the late afternoon and evening. Winds NW/NE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures around 40.
Forecast for Charleville (26.4016°S, 146.2383°E, 293m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 23° 25° 25° 25° 26° 25° 24° Maximum 39° 39° 37° 38° 37° 34° 34° Chance of rain 5% 40% 30% 40% 60% 80% 70% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 22
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(km/h)Wind direction NNE NNW N WSW NE W N WNW NNW W SE SSW ENE ENE Relative humidity 54% 26% 51% 32% 58% 38% 52% 32% 54% 50% 71% 53% 74% 52% Dew point 20°C 16°C 19°C 19°C 21°C 20°C 21°C 18°C 22°C 24°C 24°C 22°C 23°C 22°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Charleville (26.4016°S, 146.2383°E, 293m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:30am EST 5:54am EST 7:04pm EST 7:28pm EST 10:42pm EST 11:33am EST
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