Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 42

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH SUNDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BLACKALL SUNDAY EVENING
Renewed minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat as a flood peak in the lower Barcoo Rivers arrives. Further downstream, renewed minor flooding is expected to occur along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday evening as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, moderate to heavy rainfall overnight Friday into Saturday has resulted in some river level rises upstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Blackall from Sunday evening.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue in the catchment into next week, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall, which may cause further river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of South East Queensland, Wide Bay and Burnett and Central inland catchments.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is possible 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 below the minor flood level and steady.
The Barcoo River at Blackall may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Sunday afternoon. The river may peak near 2.00 m Sunday evening, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Renewed minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.82 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to peak near 3.00 m during Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) into Sunday evening.

Cooper Creek:
Renewed minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to be below the minor level and rising.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is estimated to reach around 3.00 m during Sunday evening, with minor flooding. Peak forecasts will be provided as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.90,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.54,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,0.90,steady,7:30 am Thu 12/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Sat 14/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.10,steady,10:42 am Sat 14/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.76,steady,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.20,falling,6:30 am Sun 08/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.87,rising,12:00 pm Sat 14/02/26

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.