Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:32 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy falls have eased in the northwest of the state.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms along a surface trough in a very moist airmass generating heavy falls have now eased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
This warning is now cancelled.
75 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mount Isa Aerodrome in the 3 hours to 9:00 pm.
75 mm of rainfall was recorded at Strathpark in the 2 hours to to 8:00pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dajarra Airport in the 1 hour to 3:39 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Thunderstorm Warning

for Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:32 am Saturday, 28 February 2026.

Severe thunderstorms with heavy falls have eased in the northwest of the state.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms along a surface trough in a very moist airmass generating heavy falls have now eased.
cancellation of severe thunderstorm warning for the following areas:
Peninsula, Gulf Country, North Tropical Coast and Tablelands, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, Herbert and Lower Burdekin, North West, Central Coast and Whitsundays, Central Highlands and Coalfields, Central West, Channel Country, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, Maranoa and Warrego, Darling Downs and Granite Belt and Southeast Coast
This warning is now cancelled.
75 mm of rainfall was recorded at Mount Isa Aerodrome in the 3 hours to 9:00 pm.
75 mm of rainfall was recorded at Strathpark in the 2 hours to to 8:00pm.
48 mm of rainfall was recorded at Dajarra Airport in the 1 hour to 3:39 pm.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Queensland Anonymous Locale 1

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Qld)
Issued at 02:03 PM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOOD PEAK OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD, RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE INTO NEXT WEEK
The main flood peak along the Paroo River in Queensland is currently passing through Hungerford, where a prolonged minor flood peak is occurring. Further upstream, another peak is approaching Caiwarro, where renewed minor flooding is occurring.
Further rainfall remains possible across the catchment during the next few days, which may lead to additional river level rises.
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 began peaking at 1.26 m around 03:30 pm Wednesday 25 February, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.25 m and steady around this peak, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford is likely to remain above the minor flood level (1.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Renewed rises are likely into next week as flows arrive from upstream. Forecasts will be updated as upstream peaks are observed.

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 Saturday 28 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.25,steady,8:40 am 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 01:55 PM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 57

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH, WINDORAH OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River. Following a moderate flood peak on Monday morning, renewed rises are occurring at Camoola Park above the moderate flood level. An initial flood peak has passed Longreach, where moderate flooding is continuing. Further downstream at Stonehenge, slow renewed river level rises are occurring and approaching the moderate flood level, as upstream flows arrive. As these flows continue to move downstream, rises and moderate flooding are occurring at Jundah with major flooding possible over the weekend.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is now downstream of Wahroongha and approaching Glenlock. As these flows move downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, with renewed river level rises occurring and moderate flooding possible from the weekend.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with the renewed river level rises are likely to exceed the moderate flood level during Friday and to exceed the major flood level form late in the weekend and into next week. 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 over the weekend and into next week.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.60 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. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.91 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around 5.10 m over the weekend, with moderate flooding. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) in to next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 is likely to reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.00 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Friday 27 February with renewed rises likely. The river may reach around 5.00 m over the weekend, with major flooding. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat. Minor flooding is occurring at Wahroongha.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.94 m and steady, with minor flooding.
Renewed river level rises are likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat, where moderate flooding (4.50 m) is possible over the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah over the weekend and into next week. Minor flooding is occurring at Nappa Merrie.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.29 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the moderate flood level (4.57 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. The creek may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) from late in the weekend. 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 Saturday 28 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.94,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.34,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.60,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.91,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.88,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.00,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Fri 27/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.60,steady,8:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.50,steady,7:30 am Fri 27/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.94,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.13,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.29,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,4.18,falling,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26

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 02:49 PM AEDT on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM FRIDAY EVENING
Along the Paroo River, the main flood peak is approaching Willara Crossing, where minor flooding is occurring. Further downstream, minor flooding is possible at Wanaaring from Friday evening.
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 possible at Wanaaring.

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.40 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is likely to reach around 1.50 m during Saturday, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring was 2.28 m at 16:51 on Thursday and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) Friday evening. The river may remain around the minor flood level (2.40 m) over the weekend. 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 03:00 PM AEDT on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,0.82,steady,2:30 pm Fri 27/02/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.56,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/02/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.25,steady,8:40 am Thu 26/02/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.40,steady,2:30 pm Fri 27/02/26
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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 11:48 AM AEST on Friday 27 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT THARGOMINDAH
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak is currently approaching Thargomindah, where moderate flooding is occurring. Further upstream, renewed river level rises are occurring above Quilpie but are not expected to reach the minor flood level at Quilpie at this stage.
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 is occurring at Autumnvale and Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.69 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.5 m).
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around 4.90 m during Saturday, with moderate 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 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 28 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.91,rising,11:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,5.78,steady,11:00 am Fri 27/02/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.69,steady,8:15 am Fri 27/02/26

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 Isaac River
Issued at 10:35 AM AEST on Wednesday 25 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

MINOR FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING ALONG THE ISAAC RIVER AT YATTON
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River at Yatton. River levels fell below the minor flood level early Wednesday morning, and continue to ease.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Minor flooding is no longer occurring along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 6.65 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is expected to remain below the minor flood level (7.50 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.56,steady,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,4.03,falling,10:00 am Wed 25/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,6.65,falling,10:20 am Wed 25/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,7.01,falling,9:28 am Wed 25/02/26

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.