Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 02:57 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 44

RIVER LEVELS STEADY NEAR THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL AT MARION DOWNS, WITH FURTHER RISES AND A SIGNIFICANT MAJOR FLOOD PEAK LIKELY NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE, WITH SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RISES LIKELY FROM LATE NEXT WEEK
Significant rainfall and river level rises have been observed across the Georgina and Eyre Creek catchments over the last several days.
Along the Upper Georgina River, a flood peak is currently around Urandangi. Major flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs, with river levels continuing to rise. These flows, in addition to initial inflows from neighbouring tributaries, have caused near-major flooding at Marion Downs. A significant major flood peak is expected to arrive from later next week as floodwaters from Urandangi and Roxborough Downs travel downstream.
Further downstream along Eyre Creek, inflows from King Creek and neighbouring tributaries have caused initial rises ahead of the main upper Georgina peak. River levels are steady above moderate flood levels at Bedourie and Glengyle. With widespread rainfall continuing to ease during the weekend, and river levels steadying at nearby locations, major flooding is no longer expected at Glengyle during this weekend. However, significant renewed rises are expected during the coming weeks at Bedourie and Glengyle as floodwaters arrive from the upper parts of the catchment.
Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.
Additional river rises, localised flooding and overland inundation remain possible across the catchment as floodwaters move downstream. Road access is likely to be affected, and communities may become isolated. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of the Georgina-Eyre Creek catchment.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Major flooding is likely at Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs and moderate flooding is occurring at Glenormiston.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.88 m and steady, just below the major flood level.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday. Renewed rises are expected over the coming days, with a significant major flood peak likely to arrive next week.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River level rises are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek at Bedourie. Major flooding is possible at Glengyle. Moderate flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.50 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week. Further rises are expected as floodwaters arrive from the upper Georgina and neighbouring tributaries.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 3.40 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of the weekend. Further rises to the major flood level (4.00 m) are possible over the coming weeks 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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,8.49,steady,2:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,5.15,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,3.57,steady,2:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.88,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.50,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26

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 Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:26 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD, RENEWED RISES LIKELY INTO NEXT WEEK
Minor flooding peaked along the Paroo River at Hungerford Wednesday. Renewed rises and minor flooding occurring at Caiwarro is likely to cause renewed minor flooding at Hungerford.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 1.01 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.00 m) during Saturday and into Sunday. Renewed rises are likely as flows arrive from upstream and the river may reach around 1.30 m early next week, with minor 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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.93,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.01,falling,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Eastern And Central Inland Areas Of The Northern Territory
Issued at 01:29 PM ACST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Watch Number: 11
RIVER LEVEL RISES AND AREAS OF FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA
FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Finke River and Stephenson Creek
MacDonnell Ranges
Simpson Desert
Central Desert
Barkly

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 PM ACST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:33 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH FROM SUNDAY AND INTO NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River. A second moderate flood peak occurred on Friday at Camoola Park.
An initial flood peak has passed Longreach on Wednesday, where moderate flooding is continuing. A second moderate flood peak is likely during Sunday.
Further downstream at Stonehenge, slow renewed river level rises are occurring and are approaching the moderate flood level. As these flows continue to move downstream, rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Jundah with major flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Glenlock. As these flows move downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, with renewed river level rises occurring and moderate flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with the renewed river level rises likely to exceed the moderate flood level during Saturday afternoon and possibly exceeding the major flood level from Sunday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries, with major flooding possible at Jundah from Sunday.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.45 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.98 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may peak near 5.10 m during Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) well into next week.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) with renewed rises occurring.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 3.60 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.01 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.12 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Sunday.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday and into next week. Minor flooding is occurring at Nappa Merrie.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.53 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.57 m) Saturday afternoon. The creek may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from Sunday. 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 Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.99,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.16,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.45,steady,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.98,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.38,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.01,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Sat 28/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.67,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.10,falling,7:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.00,steady,9:07 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.12,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.13,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.53,steady,7:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.99,falling,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26

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 Diamantina River And Minor Flood Warning For The Western River
Issued at 11:18 AM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
RAPID RIVER AND CREEK LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING IN THE LOWER DIAMANTINA CATCHMENT
Significant rainfall has been observed across the Diamantina catchment during the last few days that may result in rapid river level rises over the next few days as upstream flows arrive.
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River and its tributaries from recent rainfall, with moderate flooding occurring at Birdsville. Further rises are possible at Birdsville as upstream flows arrive.
Further upstream along the Diamantina River, river levels remain above the moderate flood level at Diamantina Lakes and above the minor level at Monkira. 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 minor flood level and slowly falling.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.27 m and rising, 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 has eased and minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.80 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Western River at Winton is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth and Birdsville. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. Rapid river level rises are possible along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with forecast rainfall. Further rises are also possible as upstream flows arrive.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 6.15 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around 6.70 m overnight Saturday into Sunday, with moderate flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

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 Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.83,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Western River at Winton,1.80,falling,8:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.70,steady,5:45 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.27,steady,10:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.77,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.15,steady,6:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,6.15,rising,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.45,rising,10:40 am Sat 28/02/26

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 10:13 AM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT THARGOMINDAH DURING SATURDAY
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak is currently near Thargomindah, where a moderate flood peak likely to occur during Saturday. Further upstream, river levels are slowly easing at Quilpie, after a peak below minor yesterday.
Further showers and storms are possible over the next few days, which may result in further river level rises along the Bulloo River.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding has eased at Autumnvale and continuing at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.81 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to peak near 4.90 m during Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Saturday into 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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.18,steady,8:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,5.48,falling,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.81,rising,5:50 am Sat 28/02/26

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.