Warnings

Major Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Wed 18 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Major Flood Warning For The Bulloo River 
Issued at 02:25 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUILPIE 
 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM LATE THURSDAY
 Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo River catchment has caused river level rises at Milroy. Downstream, major flooding is occurring at Quilpie, where the river level may reach around 5.40 metres Wednesday evening. Further downstream at Thargomindah, minor flooding is possible from late Thursday as upstream flows arrive.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Major flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 5.04 m and rising, above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around 5.40 m Wednesday evening, with major flooding. Further rises are likely with the arrival of upstream flow. 

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Thursday. 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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,5.04,rising,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.07,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/02/26

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.