Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:21 am Saturday, 14 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 central inland parts of the state combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields
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 Charters Towers, Townsville, Moranbah, Ingham, Palm Island and Collinsville.
Mount Lowe recorded 88.0 mm in 2 hours to 3am Saturday morning.

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 7:25 am.
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 Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:21 am Saturday, 14 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 central inland parts of the state combine with this warm and humid environment to produce scattered thunderstorm activity with heavy rainfall.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, Central Coast and Whitsundays and Central Highlands and Coalfields
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 Charters Towers, Townsville, Moranbah, Ingham, Palm Island and Collinsville.
Mount Lowe recorded 88.0 mm in 2 hours to 3am Saturday morning.

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 7:25 am.
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

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:31 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE OVER THE WEEKEND
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville over the weekend.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth and is estimated to have eased at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.60 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend.

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:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.21,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.60,steady,6:20 am Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.60,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.80,steady,11:55 am 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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall recorded early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises in the upper Flinders River catchment, where minor flooding is possible at Richmond Post Office from overnight Friday into Saturday.

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, river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level and rising.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. 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 Saturday 14 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.50,steady,11:15 am Fri 13/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.20,rising,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.28,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.95,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Julia Creek,1.39,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.12,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.79,falling,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.47,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.87,steady,11:00 am 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.