Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville in the next few days.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes remain above the moderate flood level and the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.24 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m and steady at 10:00 am Sunday, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level in the next few days.

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 Wednesday 28 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.53,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,falling,2:50 pm Wed 21/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.24,steady,10:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.90,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.10,steady,9:55 am Mon 26/01/26

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 Suttor River
Issued at 09:34 AM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 23

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING TO EASE AT ST ANNS
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly along the Suttor River at St Anns, where the river level may fall below the minor flood level overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is easing slowly along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.22 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 27 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Paluma Dam,-0.22,steady,7:36 am Mon 26/01/26
Running River at Mt Bradley,1.18,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Star River at Laroona,2.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.23,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.55,rising,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.30,steady,7:02 am Mon 26/01/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.62,steady,6:57 am Mon 26/01/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,3.00,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,5.90,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.22,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.03,steady,8:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,7:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin Dam,1.41,steady,8:55 am Mon 26/01/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.03,steady,9:00 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,5.53,falling,9:18 am Mon 26/01/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.52,steady,7:50 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,5.90,steady,9:28 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Clare,5.50,steady,8:04 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,4.30,falling,9:25 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-2.65,steady,8:35 am Mon 26/01/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.44,falling,9:03 am Mon 26/01/26

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 Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers
Issued at 12:46 PM AEST on Sunday 25 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 28

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH FROM MONDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH AND POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM MONDAY
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak has passed the Jundah area, where minor flooding is easing. As this peak moves into the Cooper Creek, moderate flooding is possible at Windorah from Monday.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is approaching Longreach where renewed minor flooding continues. Renewed rises are likely along the Thomson River downstream of Longreach into the coming week as these flows arrive.
The main flood peak along the Barcoo River is approaching Glenlock. As this peak moves downstream, minor flooding may occur at Retreat from Monday.
Further areas of rainfall and showers are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next couple days but are not expected to significantly impact current river levels at this stage.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach, Bogewong, Stonehenge and Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.15 m around 6:00 am Saturday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.76 m and approaching a peak, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.23 m around 8:20 am Saturday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday. Renewed rises are possible into the coming week, as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah was at 3.78 m around 4:00 pm Saturday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
No further flooding expected along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. Based on nearby automatic gauges, it is estimated that the river level is below the minor flood level and falling.
The Alice River at Barcaldine is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 3.61 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is possible at Retreat from Monday.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 0.89 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along Cooper Creek from Monday.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. However, it is estimate the creek level is around the minor flood level (3.00 m) and rising.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) during Monday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.97,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.15,falling,6:00 am Sat 24/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.76,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.80,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.23,falling,8:20 am Sat 24/01/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.78,falling,4:00 pm Sat 24/01/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,steady,11:58 am Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,3.00,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,10:41 am Sun 25/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,5.07,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.61,falling,6:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.70,steady,6:00 am Sun 25/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,0.89,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.09,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,-0.08,steady,12:00 pm Sun 25/01/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 12:36 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 44

MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers. Along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling slowly following a major flood peak earlier this month. As upstream flows arrive, renewed rises above the major flood level are likely over the next several days at Walkers Bend but are not expected to exceed levels observed earlier this month.
Isolated showers are forecast in the next couple days across the upper Flinders and Cloncurry River catchment but are not expected to significantly impact river levels at Richmond and Cloncurry at this stage.
Further rainfall may develop from early next week with a tropical low in the Gulf of Carpentaria. This may result in renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is expected to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
As at 09:15 AEST on Friday, the river is at 10.59 m and estimated to be slowly falling, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) over the next few days.

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 Monday 26 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.94,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.74,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.20,falling,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.68,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Julia Creek,1.57,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,6.88,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,8.18,steady,12:00 pm Fri 23/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.59,falling,9:15 am Fri 23/01/26

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.