Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:47 PM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MINOR FLOOD PEAK OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD
The main flood peak along the Paroo River in Queensland is currently passing through Hungerford, where minor flooding is occurring.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Hungerford.
At 6:00 am Thursday the Paroo River at Hungerford was at 1.26 m and peaking, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is expected to remain above the minor flood level (1.00 m) during the next few days.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.40,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.26,steady,6:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 02:29 PM AEDT on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM FRIDAY EVENING
Minor flooding continuing at Willara Crossing. Local heavy rainfall across the Paroo River catchment (NSW) combined with upstream flows have caused significant river level rises at Wanaaring.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the remainder of Thursday, which may lead to further river level rises. This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and possible at Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.34 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach 1.50 m around Saturday, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) Friday evening. 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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 03:00 PM AEDT on Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,2:15 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.41,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.26,steady,6:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.30,steady,10:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:03 PM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 56

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH, RETREAT AND WINDORAH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River. Following a moderate flood peak on Monday morning, renewed rises are occurring at Camoola Park. An initial flood peak has passed Longreach, where moderate flooding is occurring. Further downstream, Stonehenge has peaked around the moderate flood level Wednesday morning and river levels are falling slowly, however renewed rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive. As these flows continue to move downstream, rises are occurring at Jundah where moderate flooding is likely Thursday afternoon, with further rises likely as flows continue to arrive.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is now downstream of Wahroongha and approaching Glenlock. As these flows move downstream, renewed river level rises are likely at Retreat, and moderate flooding is possible from the weekend.
Along the Cooper Creek, minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel). Renewed river level rises are occurring and moderate flooding is possible from overnight Thursday into Friday. Further rises are likely into March as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach, and Bogewong, and likely at Stonehenge and Jundah. Minor flooding is occurring at Muttaburra.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.50 m and rising, 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. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach peaked at 4.98 m around Wednesday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.91 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the Thomson River at Stonehenge had a peak around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) Wednesday morning. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling slowly.
Renewed river level rises are likely along the Thomson River at Stonehenge, where renewed moderate flooding is possible from Friday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 3.91 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Thursday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 3.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat. Minor flooding is occurring at Wahroongha.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.91 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat, where moderate flooding (4.50 m) is possible from this weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding is occurring at Nappa Merrie.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 3.94 m and rising, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) from overnight Thursday into Friday. 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 Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.92,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.53,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.50,rising,6:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.91,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.80,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.91,rising,8:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,5:56 am Mon 23/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.73,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.55,falling,6:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,3.00,steady,8:20 am Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.20,steady,7:45 am Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.91,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.13,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,3.94,rising,6:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,5.72,falling,12:00 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 11:55 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT THARGOMINDAH
Floodwater from recent rainfall is moving toward Thargomindah, where moderate flooding is occurring. The main flood peak is currently approaching the Autumnvale area.
Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may result in further river level rises along the Bulloo River.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Autumnvale and Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.51 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around 4.75 m during Friday, 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 Friday 27 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.79,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,5.76,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.51,steady,10:35 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 10:35 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE ISAAC RIVER AT YATTON
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton. River levels fell below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning, and continue to ease.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.65 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.50 m).

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:
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.03,falling,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.65,falling,10:20 am Wed 25/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.01,falling,9:28 am Wed 25/02/26

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.