Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:52 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 54

RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN THE LOWER DIAMANTINA CATCHMENT
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
Heavy rainfall is forecast across the lower parts of Diamantina catchment for the next few days, with heavy rainfall already observed along the Farrars Creek. Rapid creek and river level rises and localised flooding are possible with heaviest rainfall, including around Birdsville.
Further upstream along the Diamantina River, river levels remain above the moderate flood level at Diamantina Lakes. Further river level rises are likely downstream of Diamantina Lakes over the next few days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Western River at Winton, river levels are above the moderate flood level and slowly easing.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall in the far lower reaches of the catchment, including Birdsville, Morney and Davenport Downs Station.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.44 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 2.35 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. Rapid river level rises and minor flooding possible along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with forecast heavy rainfall. Further rises are also 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 Thursday 26 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,4.26,steady,11:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Western River at Winton,2.35,falling,9:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.40,steady,5:50 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.45,steady,11:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.10,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.34,steady,7:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.15,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.82,steady,9:55 am Wed 25/02/26

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 Cape, Suttor And Burdekin Rivers
Issued at 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT TAEMAS, ST ANNS, BURDEKIN FALLS DAM, DALBEG, CLARE AND INKERMAN BRIDGE (BURDEKIN BRIDGE)
Moderate to heavy rainfall since last week has caused river level rises and flooding along the Cape, Belyando, Suttor and Burdekin Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River at Taemas. A minor flood peak was observed on the Suttor River at St Anns on Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Burdekin River, minor flooding continues at Burdekin Falls Dam, Dalbeg, Clare, and Inkerman Bridge (Burdekin Bridge), following minor flood peaks during Tuesday and early Wednesday.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment over the next few days, which may cause additional river level rises across the Burdekin River catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 5.75 m around 03:30 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.64 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) though to Friday.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.21 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin river at Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin Dam peaked at 3.85 m around 05:15 pm Tuesday, with minor flooding. The water level is currently at 3.76 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin Dam may remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) though to Friday.

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg peaked at 11.53 m around 11:00 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 11.38 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Dalbeg is likely to remain above the minor flood level (10.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Clare peaked at 10.05 m around 12:30 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 9.95 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Clare may remain above the minor flood level (9.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday.

The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge peaked at 7.55 m around 01:00 am Wednesday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 7.50 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (7.00 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and 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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Suttor River at St Anns,5.64,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.73,steady,10:25 am Wed 25/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.21,falling,10:27 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin Dam,3.76,steady,9:15 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,11.38,steady,9:40 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Clare,9.95,falling,10:27 am Wed 25/02/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,7.50,steady,10:41 am Wed 25/02/26

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 Herbert River
Issued at 10:52 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

RIVER LEVELS ESTIMATED TO BE ABOVE THE MINOR FLOOD LEVEL AT GLENEAGLE HOMESTEAD
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead, and minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. River levels across the catchment are currently falling, although forecast showers and thunderstorms may lead to renewed river level rises over the coming days.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Gleneagle Homestead.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) during the remainder of Wednesday and into Thursday.

Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.47 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge may fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Herbert River at Halifax is currently at 3.71 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
Flooding is no longer expected on the Herbert River at Halifax.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 26 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.63,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.82,falling,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.81,falling,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.03,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.20,falling,9:33 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Zattas,3.45,falling,8:55 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.89,falling,10:15 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.47,falling,10:33 am Wed 25/02/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.60,steady,9:14 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.85,falling,10:44 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,7.14,falling,10:25 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.89,falling,10:44 am Wed 25/02/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.71,falling,10:16 am Wed 25/02/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,1.87,falling,10:39 am Wed 25/02/26

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.