Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West, Channel Country and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:07 pm Monday, 9 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall in thunderstorms about the west of the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms in a rich moisture environment may cause heavy rainfall in the west of the state this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West, Central West and Channel Country
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Boulia, Bedourie, Davenport Downs Station, Brighton Downs and Selwyn.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:10 pm.
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

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North West, Channel Country and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 6:07 pm Monday, 9 February 2026.

Heavy rainfall in thunderstorms about the west of the state this evening.

Weather Situation
Slow moving thunderstorms in a rich moisture environment may cause heavy rainfall in the west of the state this evening.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North West, Central West and Channel Country
Severe thunderstorms are likely to produce heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding in the warning area over the next several hours. Locations which may be affected include Boulia, Bedourie, Davenport Downs Station, Brighton Downs and Selwyn.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next warning is due to be issued by 9:10 pm.
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 Diamantina River
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM LATE TUESDAY
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 from late Tuesday.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the minor flood level (2.00 m) 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 3.00 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) from late 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 Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.49,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.09,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.37,steady,12:35 pm Mon 09/02/26

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 Barcoo River And Cooper Creek, And Final Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 01:43 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 38

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT RETREAT AND ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH
Along the Thomson River, a second flood peak has now moved downstream of Jundah where minor flooding has eased. It is likely that this second flood peak is now on the Cooper Creek around Windorah, where it is estimated that the river level is above the minor flood level and around a peak.
Moderate rainfall was observed along parts of the Barcoo River during Thursday into Friday last week which resulted in river level rises and a minor flood peak at Retreat during Sunday evening.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding has eased along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.40 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 2.95 m around 6:00 pm Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.51 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.14 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 nearing a peak.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 4.00 m Monday afternoon, above the minor flood level (3.00 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:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.73,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,-0.01,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah,2.40,steady,6:30 am Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:57 am Mon 09/02/26
Jordan Creek at Jericho,2.05,steady,10:42 am Mon 09/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,2.51,falling,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26

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 Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:52 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 31

MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
The flood peak along Eyre Creek is slowly approaching Bedourie. Downstream at Glengyle, moderate flooding is also continuing to rise slowly. River level rises are expected to continue over the next few days.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days, however, this is not expected to have a significant impact on river levels.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek. Minor flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny.
At 9 am Monday, the river level along Eyre Creek at Bedourie was observed at 4.30 m and slowly rising, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

At 9 am Sunday, the river level along Eyre Creek at Glengyle was observed at 3.30 m and slowly rising, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,2.80,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.84,steady,12:00 pm Mon 09/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,1.85,steady,6:30 am Wed 04/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.30,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.70,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.30,rising,9:00 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 Bulloo River
Issued at 10:09 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM THURSDAY
FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT QUILPIE
A second near minor peak occurred at Quilpie during Sunday after heavy rainfall last Thursday night. These peaks are currently flowing downstream and may lead to minor flooding at Thargomindah from Thursday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.99 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level and steady.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday as flows arrive from upstream.

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 Tuesday 10 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.99,falling,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.52,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26

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.