Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Saturday 21 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 85

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH, LIKELY AT WINDORAH AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE FROM LATE SATURDAY ONWARDS
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT LONGREACH AND LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM MONDAY
Along the Thomson River, moderate flooding continues at Longreach. The main flood peak is now approaching Stonehenge where moderate flooding is occurring and major flooding is possible from late Saturday. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah with a major flood peak expected during Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing at Isisford. The main flood peak is currently passing Wahroongha where minor flooding is occurring. These flood waters may cause moderate flooding at Retreat from Monday.
Along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, the creek level remains elevated above the moderate flood level, with renewed rises above the major flood level likely from early next week as flood peaks arrive from both the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Forecast heights and timings will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Jundah.
No recent observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) early next week.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.70 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) as early as Sunday.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 4.65 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may peak near the major flood level (5.00 m) late Saturday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 5.40 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near 6.75 m during Sunday, with major flooding. Peak predictions will be refined once upstream peaks are observed.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.62 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Sunday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat from Monday
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.40 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Monday, with further rises likely. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from early next week
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.70 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from early next week. Further rises are likely as upstream flood waters arrive from both the Thomson and Barcoo rivers.

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 Sunday 22 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.04,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.23,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.15,falling,12:00 pm Thu 19/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.70,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,6.68,steady,12:00 pm Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,4.65,steady,8:55 am Sat 21/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,5.40,rising,8:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Sat 21/03/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,4.50,steady,7:05 pm Tue 17/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine,3.80,falling,10:59 am Mon 16/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.10,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.62,falling,5:55 am Sat 21/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,3.65,steady,7:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.40,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.70,steady,4:30 pm Fri 20/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,3.02,steady,11:00 am Sat 21/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:36 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 61

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS
The main flood peak is travelling along Eyre Creek and has now passed Bedourie. The flood peak from Cluny (King Creek) is currently passing Glengyle, where further rises are likely in the next few days when the main flood peak from Eyre Creek arrives.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may cause renewed river and creek level rises.
This situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate to major flooding is easing slowly along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 5.70 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding is easing along King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding is continuing at Bedourie and Glengyle.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 5.10 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) during the weekend and will remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week.

No current observations are available, but The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is estimated to be above the major flood level (4.00 m), with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with further rises 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 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,7.11,steady,1:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,5.30,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burke River at Boulia,2.17,rising,1:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.70,steady,5:55 am Fri 20/03/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,5.10,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
King Creek at Cluny,5.14,steady,9:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,5.10,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26

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 Diamantina River
Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 72

LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF DIAMANTINA LAKES WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BIRDSVILLE
Recent localised heavy falls over the southern parts of the Diamantina River catchment have resulted in significant renewed river level rises at Roseberth, where moderate flooding is occurring. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday which may result in further river level rises and localised flooding downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
A moderate flood peak has passed through Monkira and is now approaching Roseberth. As these flows move downstream combined with renewed rises at Roseberth, further river level rises are likely at Birdsville over the next few days, where minor flooding is occurring.
Moderate flooding is slowly easing along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy rainfall for parts of the Channel Country.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.58 m and slowly falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Renewed river level rises and localised flooding is possible downstream of Diamantina Lakes with forecast rainfall. Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Birdsville.
At 9:00 am Wednesday the Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 4.35 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely as upstream flows arrive, combined with forecast rainfall.

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 Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.58,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Western River at Winton,2.65,falling,7:50 am Thu 12/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.05,steady,5:55 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.58,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.94,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.65,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.90,rising,8:45 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,4.35,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,4.61,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26

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.