Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to correct title
Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
A flood peak is now along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and falling.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are forecast 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.
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 on Sunday evening, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain 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 falling.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Thursday.
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 13 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.42,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.10,steady,8:30 am Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Tue 10/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,1:42 pm Wed 11/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
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.
Forecast
Mount Abundance (26.7593°S, 148.4235°E, 314m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers in the N, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds SE/SW 15 to 20 km/h tending E/SE 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to the low 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 28 to 33.
Forecast for Mount Abundance (26.7593°S, 148.4235°E, 314m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 23° 21° 19° 17° 18° 19° 21° Maximum 28° 25° 25° 28° 31° 32° 34° Chance of rain 80% 80% 80% 20% 20% 10% 30% Likely amount 20-40mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction NE ESE ENE ENE E ESE ESE E ENE E NE ESE ENE ENE Relative humidity 82% 77% 87% 78% 87% 78% 75% 55% 65% 42% 62% 37% 59% 38% Dew point 21°C 23°C 20°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 16°C 17°C 16°C 16°C 17°C 15°C 18°C 17°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Abundance (26.7593°S, 148.4235°E, 314m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:23am EST 5:48am EST 6:50pm EST 7:15pm EST 1:22am EST 3:56pm EST
Waning crescent
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