Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 11:09 AM AEST on Saturday 04 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 96

MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH
MODERATE FLOODING IS EASING AT WINDORAH
The flood peak is downstream of Windorah, along the Cooper Creek. River levels upstream of Windorah are continuing to fall.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is easing at Stonehenge and Jundah.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.45 m and falling at 6:35 am Thursday, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 3.84 m and falling at 7:00 am Saturday, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) over the next few days.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is easing at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.65 m and falling at 6:30 am Saturday, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (4.57 m) during the weekend.

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 Tuesday 07 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.49,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,9:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,0.80,falling,6:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.50,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.55,falling,10:39 am Sat 04/04/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.45,falling,6:35 am Thu 02/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.84,falling,7:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.79,steady,10:39 am Sat 04/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.67,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.35,falling,5:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.46,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,9:00 am Sat 04/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.65,falling,6:30 am Sat 04/04/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.45,steady,9:00 am Mon 30/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.15,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26

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.