Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM LATE TUESDAY
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville from late Tuesday.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the minor flood level (2.00 m) as well as the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Tuesday. 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 Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.49,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.09,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.37,steady,12:35 pm Mon 09/02/26

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 Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Final Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT RETREAT AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
Along the Thomson River, a second flood peak has now moved downstream of Jundah where minor flooding has eased. It is likely that this second flood peak is now on the Cooper Creek around Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and around a peak.
Moderate rainfall was observed along parts of the Barcoo River during Thursday into Friday last week which resulted in river level rises and a minor flood peak at Retreat during Sunday evening.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding has eased along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m around 6:00 pm Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.51 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.14 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and nearing a peak.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 4.00 m Monday afternoon, above the minor flood level (3.00 m).

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 Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.73,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.40,steady,6:30 am Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:57 am Mon 09/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,10:42 am Mon 09/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.51,falling,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26

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 Flinders River
Issued at 11:37 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUES AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where the river levels are above the height of the Burke Development Road Bridge (5.40 m).

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding continues along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.73 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) for 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 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Julia Creek,1.33,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.35,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.58,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.73,steady,11:00 am Mon 09/02/26

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.