Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 01:12 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The latest flood peak continues to move along the lower Flinders River, and renewed rises are occurring at Walkers Bend.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.27 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) during the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. A major flood peak is likely to occur from mid this 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 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.73,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.29,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,3.04,falling,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Julia Creek,1.43,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.29,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,0.98,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.64,falling,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,8.27,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26

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 Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 88

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE, LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak has passed Jundah, where the river level peaked with major flooding during Monday morning. Upstream, moderate flooding is continuing to ease at Stonehenge, and minor flooding is continuing to ease at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Along the Barcoo River, the main flood peak is around Glenlock. These flood waters are likely to cause moderate flooding at Retreat from Tuesday afternoon.
Along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, major flooding is occurring with a major flood peak expected from Wednesday morning as flows arrive from the Thomson River.
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.
At Monday 7:00 am, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.35 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.21 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 4.00 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Jundah peaked at 6.35 m Monday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 6.30 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.78 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon. The river may peak near 5.30 m from Wednesday afternoon, with moderate flooding.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 5.41 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 6.50 m from Wednesday morning, with major 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.69,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.95,falling,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.35,falling,6:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.19,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.60,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,4.00,falling,8:45 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,6.22,falling,7:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,4.50,steady,7:05 pm Tue 17/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.91,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,6:35 am Mon 23/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.55,steady,7:05 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.65,steady,7:30 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.78,rising,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),1.18,steady,11:44 am Tue 24/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,5.41,rising,5:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.55,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26

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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 10:15 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor Rivers catchment caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As upstream flows arrive, minor flooding is possible from Tuesday afternoon along the Suttor River at St Anns.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.88 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. The Suttor River at St Anns may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday and into 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 10:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.05,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.88,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 09:58 AM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED ALONG THE UPPER HERBERT RIVER
River levels have eased below the minor flood level at Gleneagle in the Upper Herbert River catchment. No significant rainfall has been recorded during the past 24 hours in the Upper Herbert, and no significant rainfall is forecast for next few days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The river is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.23,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.54,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,4.11,falling,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.10,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,3.00,steady,9:14 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,4.45,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,4.72,steady,7:31 am Tue 24/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.40,falling,9:14 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,5.10,steady,8:24 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,4.89,steady,7:15 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,4.74,steady,8:46 am Tue 24/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.21,steady,8:44 am Tue 24/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.10,falling,9:38 am Tue 24/03/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 74

NEAR MODERATE PEAK POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM THURSDAY
A moderate flood peak passed through Monkira last week and is now around Durrie Station, with rises beginning downstream at Roseberth Station. As these flows move downstream, further river level rises are likely at Birdsville over the next few days with a near moderate peak possible from Thursday. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.31 m and slowly rising, 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:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River levels at Durrie Station and Birdsville are rising with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.45 m and slowly rising, with minor flooding (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may peak near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Thursday. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.45,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,steady,2:55 pm Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.31,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.81,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.82,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.10,steady,7:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.45,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.70,steady,1:00 pm Mon 23/03/26

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.