Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD
The main flood peak along the Paroo River is around Caiwarro, where minor flooding is occurring.
Downstream at Hungerford, renewed minor flooding is expected to be occurring. At Eulo, minor flooding is estimated to have eased. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Further moderate rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to additional river and creek level rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (NSW).

Paroo River to Eulo:
Minor flooding is estimated to have eased at Eulo.
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo, but the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and slowly falling.
The Paroo River at Eulo is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.60 m) for the remainder of Monday into Tuesday.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Caiwarro and is expected to be occurring at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford was at 1.15 metres around 6:00 am Monday and slowly rising, above the minor flood level (1.00 m). The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Paroo River at Hungerford may reach around 1.30 m during Tuesday, 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 03:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.95,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.15,rising,6:00 am Mon 23/02/26

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 Isaac River
Issued at 12:36 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT YATTON FOLLOWING A PEAK MONDAY MORNING
The main peak along the Isaac River has now passed Yatton, where moderate flooding continues and river levels are falling slowly. At this stage, river levels along the Mackenzie River at Tartrus and downstream are expected to remain below minor flood levels.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton. Minor flooding is occurring along Connors River at Pink Lagoon.
The Isaac River at Yatton peaked at 11.58 m during Monday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 11.53 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton may fall below the moderate flood level (9.50 m) around Tuesday afternoon.

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 Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.41,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.14,steady,9:09 am Mon 23/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.80,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.38,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.24,steady,11:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.43,steady,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:06 am Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.03,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.13,steady,11:38 am Mon 23/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,1.37,falling,12:20 pm Mon 23/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,6.87,falling,12:20 pm Mon 23/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,11.51,falling,12:00 pm Mon 23/02/26

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 Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:52 AM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT WILLARA CROSSING
Following an initial peak on Saturday, renewed rises are occurring at Willara Crossing. Along the Paroo River (QLD), a second peak currently approaching Caiwarro. Minor flooding continues at Willara Crossing, and with a second peak is likely to arrive towards the end of the week or into the weekend.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment through to the end of the week, which may lead to additional river and creek level rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD). A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rain is current for parts of the Paroo River catchment.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked at 1.02 m around 02:45 pm Saturday 21 February, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 0.85 m and rising, above the minor flood level (0.70 m).
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach 1.50 m around Friday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain and 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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 11:00 AM AEDT on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:30 am Mon 23/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.95,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.10,steady,4:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.86,steady,10:30 am Mon 23/02/26

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 09:22 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING EASED AT QUILPIE
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM TUESDAY
Minor flooding has eased at Quilpie. Further downstream at Thargomindah, the river level is likely to exceed the minor flood level on Monday and may exceed the moderate flood level from Tuesday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding has eased along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.29 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. Minor flooding is occurring at Autumnvale.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.74 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.29,falling,8:10 am Mon 23/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.88,steady,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,3.74,rising,7:10 am Mon 23/02/26

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 Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:14 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 51

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND WINDORAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND ISISFORD AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days over the Thomson River catchment has led to river level rises between Camoola Park and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park, with moderate flooding possible from Sunday afternoon as upstream flows arrive. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Longreach and Stonehenge, and possible at Jundah from Sunday evening. As upstream flows arrive, moderate flooding is possible at Stonehenge from Monday and at Longreach from Tuesday.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Isisford. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, where renewed rises are possible over the next week as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Cooper Creek, minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with moderate flooding possible from late Sunday as upstream flows arrive.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Further rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall in the far lower reaches of the Cooper Creek catchment.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Bogewong, and is likely at Jundah.
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level at Camoola Park was recorded at 3.60 m around 6:00 am on Saturday and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.76 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around the moderate flood level (4.30 m) from Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the Thomson River at Stonehenge is above the minor flood level and rising.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach around the minor flood level (2.50 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.18 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Renewed rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel).
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 3.90 m and falling, with minor flooding.
Renewed creek level rises are likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), where moderate flooding (4.57 m) is possible from late Sunday. Higher levels 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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.51,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.37,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.60,rising,6:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.76,rising,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.01,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.21,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,2:56 am Fri 20/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.84,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.18,rising,6:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.67,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,3.90,falling,7:00 am Sun 22/02/26

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.