Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For Barcoo River
Issued at 01:28 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 63

MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM FRIDAY.
A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK IS OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE.
A moderate flood peak moving along the Thomson River is passing through Stonehenge. Upstream at Camoola Park and Longreach river levels are falling slowly. The flood peak currently at Stonehenge is forecast to move through Jundah during Friday and into the weekend.
Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is now downstream of Retreat and river levels are falling. Minor flooding is expected to continue at Retreat until Friday or Saturday.
Along the Cooper Creek, renewed major flooding is estimated to be occurring at Windorah (Main Channel). Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers, with a flood peak forecast to reach Windorah early next week.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. Major flooding is possible at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.75 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) through to mid March.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.63 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) during Friday or Saturday.

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 moderate flood level (3.00 m) and rising.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain around 3.50 m, near its peak through to the weekend, with moderate flooding.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.13 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near the major flood level (5.00 m) during Friday and into the weekend.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.91 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may fall below the minor flood level (2.14 m) Friday or Saturday.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges major flooding is estimated to be occurring.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around 5.50 m early next week, with major 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 Thursday 05 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,5.03,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.48,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.75,falling,6:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.63,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.68,steady,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.13,rising,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Wed 04/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.63,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,0.90,falling,8:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.20,falling,6:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.91,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.17,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.50,falling,12:00 pm Wed 04/03/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 62

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE
Significant rainfall was observed across the Diamantina catchment during last week that has resulted in rapid river level rises. Elevated river levels are occurring downstream of Diamantina Lakes on the Diamantina River, with a moderate peak now downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
Along the Diamantina River at Birdsville moderate flooding is occurring after a moderate flood peak on Monday morning. Another flood peak is between Monkira and Roseberth.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.66 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth and Birdsville. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Durrie Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 6.95 m and steady, with moderate flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) until around mid March. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.58,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Western River at Winton,1.10,steady,7:45 am Mon 02/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.35,steady,5:45 am Wed 04/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.66,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.54,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.15,steady,7:10 am Wed 04/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,6.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.24,steady,11:15 am Wed 04/03/26

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
Re-issued with correct title.

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders
Issued at 10:54 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22

MAJOR FLOODING LIKELY AT WALKERS BEND FROM THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY
The main flood peak along the Flinders River has moved downstream of Etta Plains and is approaching Walkers Bend. The flood peak along the Cloncurry River is passing through Canobie, upstream of its junction with the Flinders River.
River levels are slowly rising along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, where major flooding is likely from Thursday into Friday, as floodwaters from both the Cloncurry and Flinders rivers arrive.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Elevated river levels are occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond. Major flooding is likely at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 7.52 m and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) from Thursday into Friday. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Thursday 05 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.96,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.77,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.19,falling,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.56,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Julia Creek,1.56,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.66,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.44,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,8.27,steady,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,7.52,rising,7:00 am Wed 04/03/26

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.