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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
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Major Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:23 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 61

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY AND WINDORAH FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River, where a renewed moderate flood peaked early Sunday morning at Longreach. Further downstream at Stonehenge, river levels are slowly rising above the moderate flood level, further river level rises are possible over the next few days. As these flows continue to move downstream, major flooding is possible at Jundah from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel) and major flooding is possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 4.05 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.89 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the next few days.

No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be just below the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 3.98 m and steady, around the moderate flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Monday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 3.57 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding is occurring at Noccundra.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.88 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,5.08,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.88,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.05,falling,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.89,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.64,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,3.98,steady,7:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Mon 02/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.64,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.25,steady,7:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.65,steady,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.57,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.15,steady,12:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.88,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.23,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26

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 (Qld)
Issued at 02:15 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 16

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT HUNGERFORD
Along the Paroo river the latest flood peak has passed Caiwarro and is approaching Hungerford, where renewed river level rises and minor flooding is occurring.
Further rainfall is forecast 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 was at 1.16 m at 6:00 am Monday and rising, with minor flooding.
The Paroo River at Hungerford may peak near 1.30 m during Tuesday, with minor flooding. The river may remain above the minor flood level (1.00 m) for the next few days.

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 Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.11,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.16,rising,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26

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 03:03 PM AEDT on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 14

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WILLARA CROSSING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WANAARING FROM TUESDAY
Along the Paroo River, the latest flood peak has passed Caiwarro and is approaching Hungerford in Queensland, which is likely to cause renewed river level rises at Willara Crossing. River levels at Wanaaring are also elevated, where minor flooding is possible from Tuesday.
Further rainfall is possible across the catchment over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises.
A minor flood warning is current for the Paroo River in Queensland.

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

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 1.14 m and steady, with minor flooding. Renewed river level rises are expected at Willara Crossing.
The Paroo River at Willara Crossing may reach around 1.60 m later in the week, with minor flooding.

The Paroo River at Wanaaring is currently at 2.28 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Paroo River at Wanaaring may reach around the minor flood level (2.40 m) from Tuesday. 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 Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cuttaburra Channel at Turra,2.01,steady,2:45 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Caiwarro,2.11,steady,1:00 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Hungerford,1.16,rising,6:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,1.14,steady,2:30 pm Mon 02/03/26
Paroo River at Wanaaring,2.28,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/03/26

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 Bulloo River
Issued at 10:11 AM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 18

MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT THARGOMINDAH
Floodwater from recent rainfall continues to move along the lower Bulloo River. The main flood peak passed Thargomindah on Saturday morning, where moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is continuing.
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:
Minor flooding is occurring at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 4.34 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Monday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.59,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,3.50,steady,9:00 am Mon 02/03/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,4.34,falling,6:45 am Mon 02/03/26

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.