Major Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
18 APRIL 2025 11:08 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:08 AM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 42
MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUE TO EASE AT WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND RETREAT
Minor to major flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last few weeks with multiple flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.25 metres Wednesday 7:00 am and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.89 metres and steady with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.90 metres around 9:30 am Thursday and falling slowly. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.
No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the current river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, however the river level is estimated to above the minor flood level (2.14 m) and falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days.
Cooper Creek:
Major flooding continues to ease along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Further downstream at Durham Downs creek levels are estimated to be above the moderate flood level, while levels remain elevated at Nappa Merrie.
No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level at Windorah (Main Channel) is estimated to be above the major flood level (5.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) during Friday. The river level may fall below the major flood level during the weekend.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,3.23,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,3.89,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,4.78,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),0.00,Steady,Not Available
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.70,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.00,Falling,07:50 AM FRI 18/04/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,2.90,Falling,05:00 PM THU 17/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,5.17,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.53,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
