Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 11:45 AM AEST on Friday 09 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH FROM THE WEEKEND
Rainfall over recent days and weeks has caused river level rises across the upper Thomson River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park where moderate flooding is possible from Saturday. Downstream at Longreach minor flooding is likely over the weekend and moderate flooding is possible early next week as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible from this weekend, which may cause renewed river level rises from early next week. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding may develop along the upper Thomson River at Camoola Park and Longreach.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.60 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Saturday.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.40 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.30 m) over the weekend. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.30 m) early next 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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 10 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.34,steady,11:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.47,falling,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.60,rising,6:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,2.42,steady,11:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.64,steady,4:10 pm Mon 05/01/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,1.95,steady,10:41 am Fri 09/01/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,11:00 am Fri 09/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,0.33,steady,11:00 am Fri 09/01/26

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.