Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:10 PM AEST on Tuesday 07 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 97

MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
The flood peak is downstream of Windorah, along the Cooper Creek. River levels upstream of Windorah are continuing to fall.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is easing at Jundah, and is no longer occurring at Stonehenge.
No recent observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m), and falling.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 3.17 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) during the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.31 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of the week.

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 Wednesday 08 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.38,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.46,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.17,falling,7:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.79,steady,9:38 am Tue 07/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.65,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.32,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.12,steady,12:00 pm Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.31,falling,6:30 am Tue 07/04/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.11,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26

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 Lower Diamantina River
Issued at 11:21 AM AEST on Tuesday 07 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 81

BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM THURSDAY 9 APRIL
Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is nearing a peak. Minor flooding is continuing at Birdsville, where the river level is rising slowly, with a peak around the moderate flood level likely from Thursday 9 April.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Durrie Station and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 5.75 m and rising slowly at 9:00 am Monday, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to peak around the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Thursday 09 April.

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 Wednesday 08 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.27,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.03,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.85,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.25,steady,6:50 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.75,rising,9:00 am Mon 06/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.27,rising,10:10 am Tue 07/04/26

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.