Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued to correct title

Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40

MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
A flood peak is now along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and falling.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are forecast over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m on Sunday evening, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.48 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along Cooper Creek.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges, it is estimated that the creek level is above the minor flood level and falling.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Thursday.

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 13 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.42,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.10,steady,8:30 am Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,8:57 am Tue 10/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,1:42 pm Wed 11/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.47,steady,1:00 pm Wed 11/02/26

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

Final Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 09:07 AM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT THARGOMINDAH
Heavy rainfall from late last week has resulted in river level rises across the catchment. The main flood peak has passed through Autumnvale and is approaching Thargomindah along the lower Bulloo River. However, the river level is expected to peak below the minor flood level at Thargomindah.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
No further flooding is expected 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 (4.00 m) and rising.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to peak below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday.

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.52,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.68,steady,8:00 am Wed 11/02/26

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.