Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 03:24 PM EST on Sunday 09 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 28
FLOODING HAS EASED AT WINDORAH
No significant rainfall totals have been recorded across the Cooper Creek for the last few days.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Cooper Creek:
No further flooding is expected in the Cooper Creek.
There are no current observations for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), however, based on nearby gauges, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) for next few days.
Thomson River at Jundah:
Cancellation
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, FORGET it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.08,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.37,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.20,Falling,11:42 AM SUN 09/03/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,0.82,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.02,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.26,Steady,02:00 PM SUN 09/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
Forecast
Opalton (23.2475°S, 142.7615°E, 247m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, most likely in the afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm from the late morning, possibly severe. Winds NE 15 to 25 km/h turning E in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures 31 to 36.
Forecast for Opalton (23.2475°S, 142.7615°E, 247m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 24° 22° 21° 20° 21° 21° 21° Maximum 36° 36° 36° 35° 36° 35° 35° Chance of rain 30% 5% 5% 5% 40% 70% 50% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 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 20
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(km/h)Wind direction ENE E ENE E ENE ESE E E ENE E ENE ESE ESE ESE Relative humidity 60% 36% 60% 31% 61% 30% 58% 30% 64% 36% 69% 38% 65% 37% Dew point 22°C 19°C 20°C 16°C 20°C 15°C 19°C 14°C 20°C 17°C 22°C 18°C 21°C 18°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Opalton (23.2475°S, 142.7615°E, 247m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:06am EST 6:28am EST 6:47pm EST 7:09pm EST 5:41pm EST 4:25am EST 
Waxing gibbous
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