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 7:36 am Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall in Channel Country district during the morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving clusters of thunderstorms in a very moist and unstable environment are producing localised heavy rainfall in far southwest Queensland through the early morning.
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 and Bulloo Downs.

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 10:40 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 parts of Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.

Issued at 7:36 am Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Thunderstorms producing heavy rainfall in Channel Country district during the morning.

Weather Situation
Slow moving clusters of thunderstorms in a very moist and unstable environment are producing localised heavy rainfall in far southwest Queensland through the early morning.
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 and Bulloo Downs.

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 10:40 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
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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THARGOMINDAH
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. The main flood peak has passed through Autumnvale and is approaching Thargomindah along the lower Bulloo River. However, the river level is expected to peak below the minor flood level at Thargomindah.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.00 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.52,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.68,steady,8:00 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Isaac River
Issued at 09:43 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING HAS EASED AT YATTON
Minor flooding has now eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
As the flood peak moves downstream, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at forecast locations along the Lower Fitzroy River.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding has eased along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.01 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely 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:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.34,falling,9:09 am Tue 10/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,0.84,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.07,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.71,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.70,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.41,steady,7:07 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.74,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.59,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,8:02 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.22,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,6:33 am Tue 10/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,0.94,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.02,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.60,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,8:13 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.09,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.36,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.30,steady,7:01 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,1.42,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.51,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.36,steady,8:30 am Tue 10/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.54,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.06,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.43,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.01,falling,9:10 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.53,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.68,steady,8:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.40,rising,9:21 am Tue 10/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.91,falling,8:38 am Tue 10/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,14.27,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,2.79,falling,8:46 am Tue 10/02/26

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.