Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 11:23 AM EST on Monday 14 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 40 MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WINDORAH AND SLOWLY EASING AT JUNDAH MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE AND RETREAT Minor to major flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last few weeks with multiple flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks. No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days. Thomson River: Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.40 metres around 06:00 am Monday and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.23 metres and falling slowly, just below the moderate flood level (4.30 m). The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) through to Friday. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is at 3.20 metres around 10:15 am Monday and falling slowly, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) through to Wednesday. No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the current river level is estimated to be just above the major flood level and falling slowly. The Thomson River at Jundah may fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) during Monday afternoon. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through to Wednesday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, however the river level is estimated to above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) and falling slowly. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) through to Wednesday. Cooper Creek: Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Further downstream at Durham Downs creek levels are estimated to be above the major flood level, while levels remain elevated at Nappa Merrie. No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level at Windorah (Main Channel) is estimated to be above the major flood level (5.00 m) and falling slowly. The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) through to Wednesday. Small renewed rises are possible as a peak arrives from the Barcoo River. Barcoo River at Isisford: Cancellation 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 12:00 pm EST on Wednesday 16 April 2025. Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,4.77,Steady,10:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Landsborough R at Muttaburra,4.35,Steady,09:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Thomson R at Camoola Park,3.40,Falling,06:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,4.23,Steady,10:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Thomson R at Bogewong TM,5.18,Steady,09:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.77,Steady,10:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Barcoo R at Isisford,3.20,Falling,11:50 AM SUN 13/04/25 Barcoo R at Wahroongha,2.50,Falling,06:35 AM MON 14/04/25 Barcoo R at Glenlock,0.00,Steady,Not Available Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,5.71,Steady,09:00 AM MON 14/04/25 Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,1.08,Steady,09:00 AM MON 14/04/25 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.