Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 10:42 AM EST on Friday 02 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 49

MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH, AND ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH
Flooding continues easing along the lower Thomson River and Cooper Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding continues easing along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at the minor flood level (2.00 m) and continues falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge will fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Friday and remain below minor in the coming days.

No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.50 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to continue falling slowly and likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) over the weekend.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek.
No current observations are available along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (3.00 m) and easing slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is expected to continue easing slowly and likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) into next week.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 05 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.36,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.44,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),2.00,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.61,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,3.74,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/05/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.09,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 02/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, New South Wales

Final Flood Warning For The Paroo River (Nsw)
Issued at 10:09 AM EST on Thursday 01 May 2025
Flood Warning Number: 36

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT WILLARA CROSSING
The Paroo River fell below the minor flood level at Willara Crossing late Wednesday night.

Paroo River (NSW):
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Paroo River (NSW).

The Paroo River at Willara Crossing is currently at 0.67 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (0.70 m).

Paroo River at Wanaaring:
Cancellation

Flood Safety Advice:
In life threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. If you require rescue, assistance to evacuate or other emergency help, ring NSW SES on 132 500.
Avoid drowning. Stay out of rising water, seek refuge in the highest available place.
Prevent damage to your vehicle. Move it under cover, away from areas likely to flood.
Avoid being swept away. Stay out of fast-flowing creeks and storm drains.
Never drive, ride or walk through flood water. Flood water can be deceptive and dangerous.}
For more emergency information, advice, and access to the latest river heights and rainfall observations and forecasts:
* NSW SES: www.ses.nsw.gov.au
* RMS Live Traffic: www.livetraffic.com
* Latest River Heights and Rainfall Observations: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood/outerwest.shtml
* Latest NSW Warnings: www.bom.gov.au/nsw/warnings/
* Rainfall Forecasts: www.bom.gov.au/australia/meteye/
* BOM NSW Twitter: www.twitter.com/BOM_NSW

Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Paroo River at Caiwarro,1.21,Steady,09:00 AM THU 01/05/25
Paroo River at Willara Crossing,0.67,Steady,09:30 AM THU 01/05/25
Turra at Cuttaburra Channel,1.89,Steady,09:30 AM THU 01/05/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/nsw/forecasts.