Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 09:14 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 46

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BLACKALL, CAMOOLA PARK, AND ISISFORD
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat, following a peak early Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, river level rises have been observed and moderate flooding may develop overnight Tuesday into Wednesday as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Blackall. Further downstream, river level rises and minor flooding are occurring at Isisford. Further river level rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Further downstream, river levels are estimated to have peaked below the minor flood level at Stonehenge. However, renewed rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive from Camoola Park.
Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and at Bogewong.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently around 2.60 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to have peaked below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring 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 have peaked above the minor flood level and is falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.

No recent river level observations are available for the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office. However, the river is estimated to be just above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 6.10 m around 01:45 am Tuesday 17 February, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.80 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely from later this week as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No recent observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. However, the river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (3.00 m) and rising.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.41,steady,8:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.67,steady,9:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.60,rising,6:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.94,steady,8:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.98,steady,9:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:56 pm Tue 17/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.74,steady,8:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.95,rising,6:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.90,steady,8:00 am Tue 17/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,5.80,steady,8:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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
Updated to include river level observation at Hungerford

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 05:39 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT HUNGERFORD AND EULO FROM WEDNESDAY
Recent rainfall across the Paroo catchment has resulted in river level rises. A moderate flood peak was observed at Humeburn early Tuesday morning. As these flows move downstream minor flooding is likely at Eulo from Wednesday. Minor flooding peaked on Monday at Caiwarro, with minor flooding likely downstream at Hungerford from Wednesday.

Paroo River to Eulo:
Moderate flooding is easing at Humeburn. Minor flooding is likely along the Paroo River at Eulo.
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo.
The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.60 m) from Wednesday. The river may peak near 2.90 m from Thursday, with minor flooding.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is likely at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 0.70 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to reach around the minor flood level (1.00 m) from Wednesday.

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 Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.46,steady,5:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.70,rising,4:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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 Dawson River
Issued at 01:42 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAROOM
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BARALABA
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Glebe Weir. Further downstream at Baralaba, minor flooding is expected to be occurring.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 4.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,2.55,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,4.03,steady,12:48 pm Tue 17/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,1.46,falling,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.58,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.74,steady,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.51,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,6.91,falling,1:07 pm Tue 17/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,5.67,rising,1:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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 Bulloo River
Issued at 01:08 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUILPIE
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM LATE THURSDAY
Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo River catchment has caused river level rises at Milroy. Downstream, moderate flooding is occurring at Quilpie. Further downstream at Thargomindah, minor flooding is possible from late Thursday as upstream flows arrive.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.01 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The river level may peak near 4.10 metres during Wednesday, with moderate flooding.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible 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 and steady.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Thursday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,4.01,rising,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.30,steady,12:00 pm Tue 17/02/26

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.