Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:37 PM AEST on Wednesday 08 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 98

MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT JUNDAH AND 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 Jundah.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.78 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) Wednesday evening.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing at Windorah. Creek level rises and moderate flooding are occurring further downstream along the Cooper Creek at Durham Downs.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.00 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of the week.

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 Friday 10 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.35,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.44,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.78,falling,7:00 am Wed 08/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.79,steady,9:38 am Wed 08/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.64,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.28,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.11,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.00,falling,6:30 am Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.60,steady,9:00 am Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.10,steady,12:00 pm Wed 08/04/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River
Issued at 12:01 PM AEST on Wednesday 08 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 82

BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM THURSDAY 9 APRIL
Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is nearing a peak. Minor flooding is continuing at Birdsville, where the river level is rising slowly, with a peak around the moderate flood level likely from Thursday 9 April.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Durrie Station and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 5.80 m and rising slowly at 9:00 am Tuesday, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to peak around the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Thursday 09 April.

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 Friday 10 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.26,steady,11:00 am Wed 08/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.02,steady,11:00 am Wed 08/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.85,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.25,steady,7:05 am Wed 08/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.80,rising,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.29,steady,11:35 am Wed 08/04/26

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.