Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:59 PM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 95
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND JUNDAH
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE
The flood peak is downstream of Windorah, along the Cooper Creek. River levels upstream of Windorah are continuing to fall.
Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Jundah. Minor flooding is occurring at Stonehenge.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.45 m and falling at 6:35 am Thursday, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday.
The Thomson River at Jundah was at 4.10 m and falling at 7:00 am Thursday, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) overnight Thursday into Friday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) early next week.
Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah was at 4.95 m and falling at 12:00 pm Thursday, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the moderate flood level (4.57 m) during 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 01:00 PM AEST on Saturday 04 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.58,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,0.80,falling,6:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.56,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.10,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.45,falling,6:35 am Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.10,falling,7:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.84,steady,12:38 pm Thu 02/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.69,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.20,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.35,falling,5:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.58,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.24,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.95,falling,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.45,steady,9:00 am Mon 30/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.16,steady,12:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
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
Muckadilla (26.5853°S, 148.3867°E, 356m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming SE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 20 with daytime temperatures reaching 31 to 36.
Forecast for Muckadilla (26.5853°S, 148.3867°E, 356m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 16° 16° 15° 15° 15° 15° 16° Maximum 31° 30° 30° 29° 31° 32° 31° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High 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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Sunrise / Sunset for Muckadilla (26.5853°S, 148.3867°E, 356m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:52am EST 6:15am EST 6:02pm EST 6:25pm EST 6:27pm EST 7:00am EST
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