Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
18 FEBRUARY 2026 13:27 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 01:27 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 47
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM THURSDAY
Moderate flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat, following a peak early Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), minor flooding is occurring, with moderate flooding possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive.
In the upper Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing following a peak at Blackall Tuesday morning. Further downstream, river levels are rising, with minor flooding occurring at Isisford. Additional river level rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.
Along the Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Further downstream, river levels have peaked above minor at Bogewong and below the minor flood level at Stonehenge. These downstream flows may lead to minor flooding at Jundah from Thursday. Renewed rises are likely in the coming days as upstream flows from Camoola Park continue to arrive.
Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with minor flooding possible at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently around 2.80 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 1.96 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach the minor flood level (2.50 m) from Thursday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring 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 have peaked above the minor flood level and is now below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.07 m and relatively steady, just above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 6.10 m around 01:45 am Tuesday 17 February, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 5.53 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely from later this week as upstream flows arrive.
Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel).
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 4.23 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) may reach around the moderate flood level (4.57 m) overnight Wednesday into 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.28,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.77,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.80,steady,9:47 am Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.90,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.96,steady,7:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:56 am Wed 18/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.73,steady,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.07,falling,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.70,falling,6:00 pm Tue 17/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,5.46,falling,12:00 pm Wed 18/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.23,rising,8:13 am 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.
