Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 57

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Renewed river level rises are occurring along the Lower Flinders River following major flooding during January. Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where the river levels are above the height of the Burke Development Road Bridge (5.40 m).

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 5.45 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) for the next few days. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Julia Creek,1.34,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.05,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.17,steady,10:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.84,falling,10:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,5.45,rising,10:00 am Sun 08/02/26

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 Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 07:54 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 37

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH, RETREAT AND ESTIMATED AT WINDORAH
Along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is now downstream of Jundah where minor flooding is occurring. As these floodwaters continue to move downstream into Cooper Creek, renewed rises above the minor flood level are expected to be occurring at Windorah.
Moderate rainfall observed along parts of the Barcoo River during Thursday and into Friday has resulted in river level rises, where minor flooding is occurring at Retreat.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Jundah.
No river level observations are available along the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level at Stonehenge is estimated to be below the minor flood level and falling.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.94 m and falling, following a minor flood peak during Saturday.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.81 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible.

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 rising slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 4.00 m during Monday 09 February, 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.67,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,6:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.49,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,6:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.94,steady,4:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,5:57 am Sun 08/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,7:41 am Sun 08/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.74,steady,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.81,rising,7:00 am Sun 08/02/26

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 Diamantina River
Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 37

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE EARLY NEXT WEEK
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville early next week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the minor flood level as well as the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 1.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) early next week. 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 Monday 09 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.49,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.47,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.50,steady,9:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.95,rising,9:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.49,steady,10:35 am Fri 06/02/26

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.