Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Mon 16 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River 
Issued at 12:42 PM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE FROM WEDNESDAY
 Recent localised heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo catchment has caused river level rises, with the river level still rising at Milroy. Downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Quilpie, where the river level may reach around the moderate flood level from Wednesday.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.36 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Wednesday. 

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 18 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.36,rising,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,2.56,falling,12:00 pm Mon 16/02/26

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.