Forecast

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 01:33 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH FROM SUNDAY AND INTO NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River. A second moderate flood peak occurred on Friday at Camoola Park.
An initial flood peak has passed Longreach on Wednesday, where moderate flooding is continuing. A second moderate flood peak is likely during Sunday.
Further downstream at Stonehenge, slow renewed river level rises are occurring and are approaching the moderate flood level. As these flows continue to move downstream, rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Jundah with major flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Glenlock. As these flows move downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, with renewed river level rises occurring and moderate flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with the renewed river level rises likely to exceed the moderate flood level during Saturday afternoon and possibly exceeding the major flood level from Sunday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries, with major flooding possible at Jundah from Sunday.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.45 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.98 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may peak near 5.10 m during Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) well into next week.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) with renewed rises occurring.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 3.60 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.01 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.12 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Sunday.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday and into next week. Minor flooding is occurring at Nappa Merrie.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.53 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.57 m) Saturday afternoon. The creek may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from Sunday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.99,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.16,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.45,steady,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.98,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.38,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.01,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Sat 28/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.67,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.10,falling,7:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.00,steady,9:07 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.12,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.13,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.53,steady,7:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.99,falling,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River And Minor Flood Warning For The Western River
Issued at 11:18 AM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE LOWER DIAMANTINA CATCHMENT
Significant rainfall has been observed across the Diamantina catchment during the last few days that may result in rapid river level rises over the next few days as upstream flows arrive.
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River and its tributaries from recent rainfall, with moderate flooding occurring at Birdsville. Further rises are possible at Birdsville as upstream flows arrive.
Further upstream along the Diamantina River, river levels remain above the moderate flood level at Diamantina Lakes and above the minor level at Monkira. Further river level rises are likely downstream of Diamantina Lakes over the next few days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Western River at Winton, river levels are above the minor flood level and slowly falling.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.27 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.80 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth and Birdsville. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. Rapid river level rises are possible along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are also possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 6.15 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around 6.70 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.83,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Western River at Winton,1.80,falling,8:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.70,steady,5:45 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.27,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.77,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.15,steady,6:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,6.15,rising,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.45,rising,10:40 am Sat 28/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:13 AM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT THARGOMINDAH DURING SATURDAY
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak is currently near Thargomindah, where a moderate flood peak likely to occur during Saturday. Further upstream, river levels are slowly easing at Quilpie, after a peak below minor yesterday.
Further showers and storms are possible over the next few days, which may result in further river level rises along the Bulloo River.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding has eased at Autumnvale and continuing at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.81 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to peak near 4.90 m during Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Saturday into Sunday.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.18,steady,8:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,5.48,falling,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.81,rising,5:50 am Sat 28/02/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River
Issued at 09:53 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 17

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE CONTINUING AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE
MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND FROM SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CLONCURRY OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
Moderate rainfall during the last few weeks over the upper Flinders catchment has caused persistent major flooding in the upper Flinders River. Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office, where river levels may remain around the major flood level for the remainder of Friday.
The main flood peak along the Flinders River continues to approach Etta Plains. The flood peak along the Cloncurry River is around Canobie, upstream of the junction with the Flinders River.
River levels are rising along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where major flooding is likely from around Sunday as flood waters from both the Cloncurry and Flinders rivers arrive.
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the upper Cloncurry River, with minor flooding possible at Cloncurry overnight Friday into Saturday.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River at Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be near the major flood level (8.00 m) and steady.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may remain around the major flood level (8.00 m) during the remainder of Friday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. Major flooding is likely at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.77 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from Sunday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive. Forecasts will be updated as upstream peaks are observed.

Cloncurry River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Cloncurry River.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 2.69 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

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 Saturday 28 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.18,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.85,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.76,falling,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.58,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Julia Creek,2.35,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.39,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,2.69,rising,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.81,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.77,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/02/26

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 Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 10:21 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall from last week into early this week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas and the Suttor River at St Anns. Further downstream along the Burdekin River, minor flooding continues at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), following minor flood peaks during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 5.36 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.46 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam is currently at 3.75 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is currently at 11.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Clare is currently at 9.85 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare is likely to remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is currently at 7.45 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and Friday.

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 10:30 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.36,falling,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.53,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.46,steady,7:27 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.75,steady,10:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.33,steady,9:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.85,steady,8:48 am Thu 26/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.45,steady,9:48 am Thu 26/02/26

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.