Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 44

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BLACKALL, AND POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK AND WINDORAH
Renewed moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat as a flood peak in the lower Barcoo River arrives. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from mid-week as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, moderate to heavy rainfall over the weekend has caused river level rises upstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is likely occurring along the Barcoo River at Blackall.
Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Thomson River
No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Wednesday.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.
No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is expected to be above the minor flood level and rising.
The Barcoo River at Blackall may peak near 2.70 m Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 5.13 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around 6.80 m overnight Monday into Tuesday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Wednesday. 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 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.53,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.60,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.75,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,2.04,steady,1:14 pm Mon 16/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,1.35,steady,11:56 am Mon 16/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.92,steady,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.40,falling,8:45 am Mon 16/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,5.45,rising,1:00 pm Mon 16/02/26

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 Dawson River
Issued at 01:32 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT TAROOM MONDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BARALABA FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Recent moderate to heavy rainfall across the Dawson River catchment has caused rises in river and creek levels. Along the Upper Dawson River, the flood peak is now approaching Taroom, where minor flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is possible at Baralaba from overnight Monday into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.
Rainfall has eased, however, the situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Dawson River to Theodore:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Dawson River to Theodore.
The Dawson River at Taroom is currently at 5.03 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Dawson River at Taroom is likely to peak near 5.10 m Monday afternoon, with minor flooding.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
Minor flooding is possible along the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current observations are available for the Dawson River at Baralaba. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (4.00 m) and rising.
The Dawson River at Baralaba may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from 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 02:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Utopia Downs,3.63,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,4.18,rising,1:23 pm Mon 16/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,2.68,falling,12:20 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,5.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,0.55,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,6.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,0.58,steady,12:38 pm Mon 16/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,6.96,rising,1:07 pm Mon 16/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,3.62,steady,12:33 pm Mon 16/02/26

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 Bulloo River
Issued at 12:42 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE FROM WEDNESDAY
Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo catchment has caused river level rises, with the river level still rising at Milroy. Downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Quilpie, where the river level may reach around the moderate flood level from Wednesday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.36 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday.

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 Wednesday 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.36,rising,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.56,falling,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26

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.