Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:51 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM THURSDAY
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. Two river level peaks are currently between South Comongin and Autumnvale and may lead to minor flooding at Thargomindah from Thursday.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible 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 may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday as flows arrive from upstream.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.61,steady,10:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.20,rising,10:00 am Tue 10/02/26
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.
Forecast
Hutton Creek (25.6905°S, 148.5187°E, 416m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NW. Light winds. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the high 30s.
Forecast for Hutton Creek (25.6905°S, 148.5187°E, 416m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary
Minimum 23° 24° 22° 21° 19° 19° 19° Maximum 37° 38° 31° 28° 26° 28° 31° Chance of rain 50% 90% 90% 60% 80% 90% 80% Likely amount < 1mm 10-20mm 40-80mm 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 9
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Sunrise / Sunset for Hutton Creek (25.6905°S, 148.5187°E, 416m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:24am EST 5:48am EST 6:52pm EST 7:16pm EST 2:08pm EST
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