Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 09:40 PM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 56

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend overnight Saturday into Sunday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.14 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may exceed the moderate flood level (5.30 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible during Sunday and the river level may exceed the Burke Development Road Bridge (5.40 m).

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Julia Creek,1.34,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.03,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.10,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.25,falling,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.14,steady,9:00 pm Sat 07/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Re-issued to correct typo.

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 11:18 AM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT YATTON
River level rises are occurring along the Connors and Isaac Rivers following rainfall over the past week. Floodwaters are approaching Yatton on the Isaac River, where a moderate flood peak is expected from Saturday afternoon.
As the flood peak moves downstream river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level at forecast locations along the Mackenzie and Lower Fitzroy Rivers.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. Moderate flooding is occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 10.09 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to peak above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) from Saturday afternoon. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (9.50 m) into Sunday.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.63,steady,9:09 am Sat 07/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.17,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.24,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.76,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.63,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:26 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.76,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.54,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Sat 07/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.20,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Sat 07/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.00,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.05,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.70,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,11:13 am Sat 07/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.49,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.22,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,1.70,steady,10:33 am Sat 07/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,2.16,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.52,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.31,steady,8:30 am Sat 07/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.44,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.01,steady,11:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,10.64,falling,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,10.09,rising,10:05 am Sat 07/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.35,steady,10:33 am Sat 07/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.70,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.40,steady,10:39 am Sat 07/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,6.65,rising,10:53 am Sat 07/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,12.85,steady,10:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,3.93,rising,10:40 am Sat 07/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:23 AM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

RENEWED RISES TO MINOR POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY
A near minor peak occurred at Quilpie during Friday morning due to recent heavy rainfall. This rainfall also caused elevated river levels upstream at Milroy, which may lead to renewed rises overnight Saturday into Sunday at Quilpie as floodwaters flow downstream.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.80 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.80,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.75,steady,9:00 am Sat 07/02/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 37

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville early next week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the minor flood level as well as the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 1.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) early next week. 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 Monday 09 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.49,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.47,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.50,steady,9:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.95,rising,9:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.49,steady,10:35 am Fri 06/02/26

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.