Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:32 pm Saturday, 14 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about parts of inland Queensland this evening.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable environment combines with a surface trough through inland parts of the state to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
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 Winton, Barcaldine, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek and Gregory Springs.
56 mm was recorded at Mahrigong in the 30 minutes to 7:07 pm.
45 mm was recorded at Joylands in the 1 hour to 6:25 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Muttaburra in the 3 hours to 9.15 pm

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 1:35 am Sunday.
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 Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Maranoa and Warrego and Channel Country Forecast Districts.

Issued at 10:32 pm Saturday, 14 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about parts of inland Queensland this evening.

Weather Situation
A moist and unstable environment combines with a surface trough through inland parts of the state to produce severe thunderstorms this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego
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 Winton, Barcaldine, Hughenden, Richmond, Julia Creek and Gregory Springs.
56 mm was recorded at Mahrigong in the 30 minutes to 7:07 pm.
45 mm was recorded at Joylands in the 1 hour to 6:25 pm.
95 mm was recorded at Muttaburra in the 3 hours to 9.15 pm

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 1:35 am Sunday.
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 The Flinders River
Issued at 09:20 AM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM SATURDAY NIGHT
Moderate rainfall recorded since early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises and below minor flood peaks in the upper Flinders River catchment. Showers and storms with possible heavy rainfall are forecast to continue in the catchment for the remainder of the weekend and into next week, which may cause minor flooding at Richmond Post Office from Saturday night, with higher levels possible.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) from Saturday night. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.26,falling,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.75,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.25,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.89,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.11,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.77,rising,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.37,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.63,steady,8:00 am Sat 14/02/26

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.