Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:40 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD AND EULO
The main flood peak along the Paroo River is nearing Caiwarro, where minor flooding is continuing to slowly rise.
Downstream at Hungerford, renewed minor flooding is estimated to be occurring. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
At Eulo, minor flooding is estimated to be slowly easing, and the river level may fall below the minor flood level during Monday.

Paroo River to Eulo:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Eulo.
No observations are currently available for the Paroo River at Eulo, but the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and slowly falling.
The Paroo River at Eulo may fall below the minor flood level (2.60 m) during Monday.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Caiwarro and is estimated to be occurring at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford was at 0.97 metres around 3:30 pm Saturday, just below the minor flood level (1.00 m). The river level is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Paroo River at Hungerford may reach around 1.30 m during Monday, with minor flooding.

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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.90,steady,2:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.97,steady,4:00 pm Sat 21/02/26

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 Isaac River And Final Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT BARALABA
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Thursday morning resulted in river level rises across the Connors and Isaac Rivers and its tributaries, where moderate flooding is occurring at Yatton.
The peak along the Dawson River has passed Baralaba, where minor flooding has eased.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Dawson River at Baralaba.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and falling.
The Dawson River at Baralaba is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon and along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.98 m and rising, with moderate flooding (9.50 m).
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to have a moderate flood peak during Monday.

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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,1.48,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,1.09,falling,12:09 pm Sun 22/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.81,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.63,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.34,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.59,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.50,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.51,steady,10:35 am Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.63,steady,11:28 am Sun 22/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,4.34,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,2.16,falling,12:25 pm Sun 22/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,10.01,falling,12:20 pm Sun 22/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.98,rising,12:10 pm Sun 22/02/26

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 River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:14 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 51

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND WINDORAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND ISISFORD AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM SUNDAY EVENING
Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days over the Thomson River catchment has led to river level rises between Camoola Park and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park, with moderate flooding possible from Sunday afternoon as upstream flows arrive. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Longreach and Stonehenge, and possible at Jundah from Sunday evening. As upstream flows arrive, moderate flooding is possible at Stonehenge from Monday and at Longreach from Tuesday.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Isisford. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, where renewed rises are possible over the next week as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Cooper Creek, minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with moderate flooding possible from late Sunday as upstream flows arrive.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Further rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall in the far lower reaches of the Cooper Creek catchment.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Bogewong, and is likely at Jundah.
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level at Camoola Park was recorded at 3.60 m around 6:00 am on Saturday and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.76 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around the moderate flood level (4.30 m) from Tuesday. Further rises are possible 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 is above the minor flood level and rising.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach around the minor flood level (2.50 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.18 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.67 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Renewed rises are likely as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel).
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 3.90 m and falling, with minor flooding.
Renewed creek level rises are likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), where moderate flooding (4.57 m) is possible from late Sunday. Higher levels 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 Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.51,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.37,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.60,rising,6:00 am Sat 21/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.76,rising,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.01,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.21,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,2:56 am Fri 20/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.84,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.18,rising,6:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.67,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,3.90,falling,7:00 am Sun 22/02/26

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 10:16 AM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT QUILPIE
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT THARGOMINDAH ON MONDAY AND MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM TUESDAY
Minor flooding is easing at Quilpie. Further downstream at Thargomindah, the river level is likely to exceed the minor flood level on Monday and may exceed the moderate flood level from Tuesday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is slowly easing along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.77 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. The water level at Thargomindah was recorded at 3.44 m around 4:45 pm on Saturday and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday 24 February. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.77,falling,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.63,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26

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 10:54 AM AEDT on Sunday 22 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
Minor flooding is occurring along the Paroo River at Willara Crossing, where the river level peaked on Saturday afternoon. Minor flooding is likely to continue at Willara Crossing Sunday into Monday, with a second flood peak, currently near Caiwarro in Queensland, likely to reach Willara Crossing from mid-week.
This situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. Further showers are forecast for the next few days.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River (QLD).

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding occurring at Willara Crossing.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing peaked at 1.02 m around 02:45 pm Saturday 21 February, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 0.91 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level (0.70 m) Sunday into Monday as upstream flows arrive. Renewed rises are likely and peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

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 11:00 AM AEDT on Monday 23 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,10:45 am Sun 22/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.88,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,0.97,steady,4:00 pm Sat 21/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.91,steady,10:30 am Sun 22/02/26

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.