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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
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Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 26 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 91

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE
Along the Cooper Creek the main flood peak is approaching Windorah from the Thompson River. At Windorah major flooding continues, with a major flood peak possible from Thursday evening.
Along the Thomson River, major flooding is easing at Jundah. Upstream, moderate flooding is continuing to ease at Stonehenge and minor flooding is easing at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Along the Barcoo River, the main flood peak is passing through Retreat, where river levels peaked just below the moderate flood level Wednesday evening.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and Longreach. Moderate flooding is occurring at Stonehenge. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.95 m around 06:00 am Wednesday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) into Friday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.84 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) into the weekend.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 3.45 m around 08:20 am Thursday and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) into the weekend.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 5.80 m around 07:00 am Thursday and steady, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into next week.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 4.45 m around 07:00 pm Wednesday, just below the moderate flood level (4.50 m). The river is currently at 4.33 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend and into next week.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently was at 6.45 m around 06:30 am Thursday and rising, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 6.60 m Thursday evening, with major 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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.09,falling,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.95,falling,6:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.84,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.14,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,3.45,steady,8:20 am Thu 26/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,5.65,falling,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Thu 26/03/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.89,steady,12:38 pm Thu 26/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.83,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,6:35 am Mon 23/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.50,steady,7:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.45,steady,7:30 am Wed 25/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,4.33,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,6.45,rising,6:30 am Thu 26/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.40,steady,12:00 pm Thu 26/03/26

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 Lower Balonne And Bokhara Rivers
Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Thursday 26 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DIRRANBANDI AND POSSIBLE AT HEBEL ON SUNDAY
The main flood peak in the lower Balonne River catchment has now passed Dirranbandi. At Dirranbandi, river levels peaked just below the major flood level around Tuesday morning.
As this peak travels downstream into the Bokhara River, river levels at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level on Sunday.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the remainder of this week and into the weekend.

Lower Balonne and Bokhara Rivers, Balonne River Minor:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Balonne River Minor at Dirranbandi. Minor flooding is possible along the Bokhara River at Hebel.

The Balonne River at Dirranbandi peaked near 4.71 m around Tuesday morning, with moderate flooding. The river was at 4.24 m and falling at 3:00 pm Wednesday, with minor flooding.
The Balonne River at Dirranbandi may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

The Bokhara River at Hebel is currently at 0.89 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Bokhara River at Hebel may peak around the minor flood level (1.00 m) on Sunday.

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 Friday 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Balonne River at Jack Taylor Weir,-0.04,steady,10:53 am Thu 26/03/26
Culgoa River at Whyenbah,3.47,falling,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Culgoa River at Woolerbilla,3.63,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Balonne River at Dirranbandi,4.24,falling,3:00 pm Wed 25/03/26
Narran River at Dirranbandi-Hebel Road,4.34,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26
Bokhara River at Hebel,0.90,steady,11:00 am Thu 26/03/26

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.