Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Isaac And Fitzroy Rivers, Flood Warning For The Mackenzie River, And Final Flood Warning For The Nogoa River
Issued at 04:12 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 34

ROCKHAMPTON LIKELY TO PEAK NEAR THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL (7.50 METRES) FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT YAAMBA AND YATTON
Several flood peaks are currently moving through the Fitzroy River catchment. The main flood peak is moving through the lower Fitzroy River between South Yaamba and Laurel Bank on Wednesday afternoon. A second peak is moving along the Mackenzie River but is not expected to cause any significant increase in water levels along the lower Mackenzie River. Along the lower Isaac River, moderate flood levels are easing after small renewed river level rises earlier in the week.
Moderate flooding is easing along the Fitzroy River at Yaamba following a moderate flood peak estimated to have occurred early Wednesday morning. Downstream, minor flooding at Rockhampton is expected to continue rising overnight Wednesday into Thursday as the flood peak slowly approaches. The river level at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over the next few days, which may cause small 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 generally easing along Theresa Creek and the Nogoa River, well below flood levels.
Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is easing along the lower Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 11.11 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (9.50 m) early Thursday morning. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (7.50 m) Thursday afternoon.

Mackenzie River:
River levels remain elevated along the Mackenzie River, with moderate flooding easing at Coolmaringa.
The Mackenzie River at Tartrus is currently at 8.89 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Small renewed river level rises are possible later Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive but the Mackenzie River at Tartrus is expected to remain below the minor flood level (11.00 m).

Fitzroy River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Fitzroy River. A peak near the moderate flood level is likely at Rockhampton.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is estimated to have peaked just above 14.00 m early Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. As at 1:48 pm Wednesday, the river was at 13.95 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Fitzroy River at Yaamba is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days but remain above the moderate flood level (12.00 m).

As at 2:50 pm Wednesday, the Fitzroy River at Rockhampton was at 7.25 m and steady, above the minor flood level.
The Fitzroy River at Rockhampton is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (7.50 m) from Thursday morning.

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 Wednesday 21 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Knebworth,3.39,falling,4:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.15,steady,2:13 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at The Lake,3.06,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.58,steady,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.40,steady,1:03 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,4.62,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.71,steady,3:38 pm Wed 21/01/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.26,steady,2:30 pm Wed 21/01/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,2.56,falling,3:55 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,1.61,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.71,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Isaac River at Yatton,11.11,falling,3:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,5.22,falling,3:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,7.24,falling,3:33 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,9.10,steady,1:40 pm Wed 21/01/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,8.89,falling,3:53 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,17.98,falling,3:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Yaamba,13.95,falling,1:48 pm Wed 21/01/26
Fitzroy River at Rockhampton,7.25,steady,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,1.89,falling,3:40 pm Wed 21/01/26

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 Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:37 PM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH AND ISISFORD FROM OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG COOPER CREEK LATER THIS WEEK
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM THURSDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak is approaching Stonehenge, where the river is likely to peak near the moderate flood level overnight Wednesday into Thursday. As this peak travels downstream, moderate flooding may develop at Jundah overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Minor flooding is possible at Windorah later this week as this peak travels into Cooper Creek.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second, slightly lower peak has now passed Muttaburra and is now approaching Camoola Park, where renewed river level rises have been observed and minor flooding is likely to peak around Friday. As this peak moves downstream, renewed minor flooding may develop at Longreach from Thursday.
Along the Alice River, a flood peak is now approaching Barcaldine, where minor flooding may develop from overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further downstream along the Barcoo River, moderate flooding is possible at Isisford from overnight Wednesday into Thursday, 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 cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Stonehenge and Jundah. Moderate flooding is occurring at Bogewong. Renewed minor flooding is possible at Longreach and is occurring at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.00 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to peak above the minor flood level (2.00 m) around Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.61 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach may exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.69 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to peak near the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.74 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Isisford. Minor flooding is possible at Barcaldine and Retreat.
No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is likely that the river level is below the minor flood level and falling.
The Alice River at Barcaldine may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

As at 12:00 pm Wednesday AEST, the Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office was at 4.15 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office may exceed the moderate flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. 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 1.07 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 along Cooper Creek from later this week.
Cooper Creek at Windorah is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach 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 Thursday 22 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.92,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.34,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.00,steady,6:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.62,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.17,steady,12:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.69,steady,6:40 am Wed 21/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.74,rising,2:00 pm Tue 20/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:59 am Wed 21/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.10,steady,1:41 pm Wed 21/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.59,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.07,steady,2:00 pm Wed 21/01/26

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.