Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Clermont, Barcaldine, Carnarvon National Park, Mitchell and Taroom.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Channel Country and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
115 mm was recorded at Taroom in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
76 mm was recorded at Mungallala in the 2 hours to 4:52 pm.
50 mm was recorded at Tartrus in the 40 minutes to 3:15 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Mt Ewan in the 30 minutes to 3:00 pm.
51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 pm
61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm.
58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Channel Country,Central Coast and Whitsundays,North West

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:25 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:21 pm Friday, 13 February 2026.

Areas of heavy rainfall with slow-moving thunderstorms

Weather Situation
A very moist tropical airmass remains in place across much of the state. Surface troughs around the central west and highlands, extending east to the Wide Bay will combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego and Darling Downs and Granite Belt
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Roma, Clermont, Barcaldine, Carnarvon National Park, Mitchell and Taroom.
Severe thunderstorms are no longer occurring in the North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Channel Country and Capricornia districts and the warning for these districts is CANCELLED.
115 mm was recorded at Taroom in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
83 mm was recorded at Waddy Brae in the 6 hours to 4:52 pm.
88 mm was recorded at Upper Amby Creek in the 3 hours to 7:00 pm.
67 mm was recorded at Barcaldine Weir in the 2 hours to 7:00 pm.
76 mm was recorded at Mungallala in the 2 hours to 4:52 pm.
50 mm was recorded at Tartrus in the 40 minutes to 3:15 pm.
52 mm was recorded at Mt Ewan in the 30 minutes to 3:00 pm.
51 mm was recorded at Moyallen in 60 minutes to 2:19 pm
61 mm was recorded at East Barrattas in the 35 minutes to 2:05 pm.
58 mm was recorded at Whites Creek in the 30 minutes to 1:30 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Capricornia,Channel Country,Central Coast and Whitsundays,North West

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 10:25 pm.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:42 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVER THE WEEKEND
Flood levels along Cooper Creek at Windorah are estimated to have fallen below the minor flood level, with renewed rises and minor flooding possible over the weekend as a second smaller flood peak in the lower Barcoo River arrives.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue in the catchment over the weekend and into next week, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, which may cause further renewed river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of South East Queensland and Wide Bay and Burnett and adjacent inland catchments.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level has fallen below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
Renewed creek level rises to around the minor flood level (3.00 m) are possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah over the weekend, as a smaller second flood peak in the lower Barcoo river arrives.

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 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.31,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.54,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.70,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Fri 13/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,10:42 am Fri 13/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.65,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.72,steady,1:00 pm Fri 13/02/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THARGOMINDAH
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. The main flood peak has passed through Autumnvale and is approaching Thargomindah along the lower Bulloo River. However, the river level is expected to peak below the minor flood level at Thargomindah.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

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:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.52,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.68,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26

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.