Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:45 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 54

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND FROM SATURDAY MORNING
Flooding has eased along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.
A second flood peak passed Etta Plains on Wednesday afternoon and is approaching Wondoola. Renewed rises and minor flooding are possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend during Saturday morning.
The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Minor flooding possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 4.47 m and rising, below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may reach around the minor flood level during Saturday morning. 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 Saturday 07 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.77,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.70,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,6.70,falling,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Julia Creek,1.35,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,2.85,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.12,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,3.88,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,4.47,rising,12:00 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Connors And Isaac Rivers
Issued at 12:17 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT YATTON FRIDAY EVENING
Heavy rainfall in the upper tributaries of the Connors and Isaac Rivers has caused river level rises in Funnel Creek, Bee Creek, as well as the Connors and Isaac Rivers.
Flood waters are approaching Pink Lagoon on the Connors River, and are likely to reach Yatton on the Isaac River Friday evening with moderate flooding.
Downstream at Yaamba, river levels are expected to remain below the minor flood level.

Connors and Isaac Rivers:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Connors River at Pink Lagoon. Moderate flooding is likely to develop along the Isaac River.
The Isaac River at Yatton is currently at 5.20 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Isaac River at Yatton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (7.50 m) Friday afternoon. The river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (9.50 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. A moderate flood peak is likely during Saturday afternoon.

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 07 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson River at Tarana Crossing,0.94,steady,12:09 pm Fri 06/02/26
Juandah Creek at Windamere,0.36,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Taroom,1.65,falling,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Gyranda Weir,-1.17,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Theodore Weir,5.76,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Moura Weir,-0.61,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Mimosa Creek at Karamea,1.36,steady,10:07 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Baralaba TW,0.76,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Kroombit Dam HG,-11.52,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,steady,11:02 am Fri 06/02/26
Callide Creek at Callide Dam HG,-14.18,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,steady,9:33 am Fri 06/02/26
Callide Creek at Goovigen,1.02,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Don River at Rannes,2.07,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Dawson River at Knebworth,1.73,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Arcadia Creek at Arcadia Valley School,0.05,steady,11:13 am Fri 06/02/26
Comet River at The Lake,1.43,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Comet River at Comet Weir,1.25,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Nogoa River at Raymond,2.15,steady,10:02 am Fri 06/02/26
Nogoa River at Craigmore,2.39,falling,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Nogoa River at Fairbairn Dam,-8.52,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Nogoa River at Emerald,3.36,steady,11:30 am Fri 06/02/26
Theresa Creek at Gregory Highway,0.48,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Isaac River at Fitzroy Developmental Rd Bridge,0.00,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/02/26
Connors River at Pink Lagoon,10.68,rising,11:15 am Fri 06/02/26
Isaac River at Yatton,5.20,rising,11:20 am Fri 06/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bedford Weir TW,1.33,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang TW,0.72,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Mackenzie River at Bingegang Weir HG,7.40,steady,10:39 am Fri 06/02/26
Mackenzie River at Tartrus,5.83,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Fitzroy River at Riverslea,12.87,steady,11:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Connor Creek at Port Alma Tide,4.92,rising,11:40 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.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 10:13 AM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT QUILPIE
Isolated thunderstorms overnight Thursday into Friday have caused river level rises along the Bulloo River. A near minor peak has occurred at Quilpie during Friday morning, however, river rises are continuing upstream around Milroy which is likely to lead to a second peak downstream at Quilpie later this evening.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is likely along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.94 m and falling, near the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive which may cause the river level to peak near 3.20 m Friday evening, 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 11:00 AM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.94,falling,9:00 am Fri 06/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.89,steady,9:00 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 10:34 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH AND ESTIMATED AT WINDORAH
The main flood peak is now expected to be along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where minor flooding is estimated to be occurring.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is around Stonehenge where minor flooding is expected to be occurring. As these floodwaters continue to move downstream, renewed rises are occurring at Jundah and likely at downstream locations from Thursday.
Along the Barcoo River minor flooding has eased.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring with renewed rises along the Thomson River at Bogewong, Stonehenge and 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 around 2.2 m, above the minor flood level (2.0 m) and steady. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.64 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to peak near 3.00 m during Friday 06 February, with minor flooding.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m around 11:30 pm Thursday 29 January, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.89 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to stay below the minor flood level (2.14 m).

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 steady.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 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 02:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.48,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,0.90,falling,7:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.55,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,3.73,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,1.90,steady,7:55 am Sun 01/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.64,steady,6:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.95,falling,9:52 am Wed 04/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.00,steady,7:41 am Wed 04/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.00,falling,6:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.88,steady,10:00 am Wed 04/02/26

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.