Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:26 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD, RENEWED RISES LIKELY INTO NEXT WEEK
Minor flooding peaked along the Paroo River at Hungerford Wednesday. Renewed rises and minor flooding occurring at Caiwarro is likely to cause renewed minor flooding at Hungerford.
A Minor Flood Warning is current for the Paroo River in NSW.

Paroo River downstream of Eulo:
Minor flooding is occurring at Hungerford.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is currently at 1.01 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to remain around the minor flood level (1.00 m) during Saturday and into Sunday. Renewed rises are likely as flows arrive from upstream and the river may reach around 1.30 m early next week, with minor flooding.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.93,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.01,falling,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26

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 Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 03:01 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WANAARING
Along the Paroo River, the main flood peak is around Willara Crossing, where minor flooding is occurring. Further downstream, minor flooding may be occurring at Wanaaring.
Renewed rises are likely at Willara Crossing and Wanaaring over the coming weeks as flows from renewed upstream rises arrive.
Further rainfall remains possible across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises, combined with the arrival of upstream flows.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

Paroo River (NSW):
Minor flooding is occurring at Willara Crossing, and may be occurring at Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently peaking around 1.41 m, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to remain above the minor flood level during Sunday and Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

No recent observations are available for the Paroo River at Wanaaring, however the river level may be around the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) during Sunday and into Monday. 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.ses.nsw.gov.au.}
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 03:30 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,2:45 pm Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.93,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.01,falling,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.41,steady,2:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.28,steady,4:51 pm Thu 26/02/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 01:33 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 58

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH FROM SUNDAY AND INTO NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM OVERNIGHT SATURDAY
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River. A second moderate flood peak occurred on Friday at Camoola Park.
An initial flood peak has passed Longreach on Wednesday, where moderate flooding is continuing. A second moderate flood peak is likely during Sunday.
Further downstream at Stonehenge, slow renewed river level rises are occurring and are approaching the moderate flood level. As these flows continue to move downstream, rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Jundah with major flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Glenlock. As these flows move downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, with renewed river level rises occurring and moderate flooding possible from Sunday.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with the renewed river level rises likely to exceed the moderate flood level during Saturday afternoon and possibly exceeding the major flood level from Sunday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries, with major flooding possible at Jundah from Sunday.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.45 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.98 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may peak near 5.10 m during Sunday, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) well into next week.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) with renewed rises occurring.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 3.60 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.01 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.12 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Sunday.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah from Sunday and into next week. Minor flooding is occurring at Nappa Merrie.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.53 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.57 m) Saturday afternoon. The creek may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from Sunday. 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 Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.99,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.16,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.45,steady,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.98,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.38,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.01,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Sat 28/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.67,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.10,falling,7:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.00,steady,9:07 am Sat 28/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.12,steady,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.13,steady,12:00 pm Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.53,steady,7:30 am Sat 28/02/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.99,falling,1:00 pm Sat 28/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:13 AM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK LIKELY AT THARGOMINDAH DURING SATURDAY
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak is currently near Thargomindah, where a moderate flood peak likely to occur during Saturday. Further upstream, river levels are slowly easing at Quilpie, after a peak below minor yesterday.
Further showers and storms are possible over the next few days, which may result in further river level rises along the Bulloo River.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Moderate flooding has eased at Autumnvale and continuing at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.81 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to peak near 4.90 m during Saturday, with moderate flooding. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during 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 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.18,steady,8:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,5.48,falling,9:00 am Sat 28/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.81,rising,5:50 am Sat 28/02/26

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.