Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the southwest this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A trough is triggering slow-moving thunderstorms in a very humid environment over parts of the southwest this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
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 Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Ballera, Orientos and Eromanga.

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 7:05 pm.
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 Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:03 pm Thursday, 5 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall over the southwest this afternoon.

Weather Situation
A trough is triggering slow-moving thunderstorms in a very humid environment over parts of the southwest this afternoon and evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
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 Thargomindah, Cunnamulla, Quilpie, Ballera, Orientos and Eromanga.

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 7:05 pm.
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

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 03:20 PM AEST on Thursday 05 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall in the upper tributaries of the Connors and Isaac Rivers has caused river level rises in Funnel Creek, Bee Creek as well as the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
Flood waters are approaching Pink Lagoon on the Connors River, and are likely to reach Yatton on the Isaac River Friday afternoon with minor flooding.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding likely along the Isaac River
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 2.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Friday afternoon. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.09,steady,3:09 pm Thu 05/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,2.43,falling,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.10,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.68,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.58,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,1:07 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.81,steady,3:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.47,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,2:02 pm Thu 05/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.16,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,12:33 pm Thu 05/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.04,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.08,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.76,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,11:13 am Thu 05/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.92,falling,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.26,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.95,steady,1:02 pm Thu 05/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,2.93,rising,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.51,steady,2:53 pm Thu 05/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.36,steady,2:30 pm Thu 05/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.48,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.10,rising,3:10 pm Thu 05/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.15,rising,2:20 pm Thu 05/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,2.30,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.74,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.45,steady,1:39 pm Thu 05/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,5.84,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,12.88,steady,2:00 pm Thu 05/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.88,falling,3:00 pm Thu 05/02/26

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 Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 10:34 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH AND ESTIMATED AT WINDORAH
The main flood peak is now expected to be along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where minor flooding is estimated to be occurring.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is around Stonehenge where minor flooding is expected to be occurring. As these floodwaters continue to move downstream, renewed rises are occurring at Jundah and likely at downstream locations from Thursday.
Along the Barcoo River minor flooding has eased.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring with renewed rises along the Thomson River at Bogewong, Stonehenge and Jundah.
No river level observations are available along the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Stonehenge is estimated to be around 2.2 m, above the minor flood level (2.0 m) and steady. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.64 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near 3.00 m during Friday 06 February, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m around 11:30 pm Thursday 29 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.89 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to stay below the minor flood level (2.14 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.48,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,0.90,falling,7:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.55,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.73,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,1.90,steady,7:55 am Sun 01/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.64,steady,6:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,falling,9:52 am Wed 04/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,7:41 am Wed 04/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.00,falling,6:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.88,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26

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.