QLD

Fri 12:12 AEST

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Cooper Creek And Flood Warning For The Thomson River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Cooper Creek And Flood Warning For The Thomson River Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Friday 13 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 25 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND WINDORAH Along the upper Thomson River, minor flooding has eased at Camoola Park. The peak is now approaching Bogewong where minor flooding is occurring. Along the lower Barcoo River minor flooding is easing at Retreat. The peak from the Barcoo River has just passed Windorah, where minor flooding is slowly easing. Thomson River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Bogewong. The Thomson River at Camoola Park at 06:00 am Friday was at 1.60 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m). Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.38 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend. Cooper Creek: Minor flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. The Cooper Creek at Windorah peaked at 3.07 m around 02:45 am Friday 13 November, with minor flooding. The creek is currently at 3.03 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday afternoon. 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 Monday 16 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Thomson River at Camoola Park,1.60,steady,6:00 am Fri 13/11/26 Thomson River at Longreach,2.05,steady,11:00 am Fri 13/11/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,2.31,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/11/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.00,steady,8:00 am Fri 13/11/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 12/11/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,3.38,falling,11:00 am Fri 13/11/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah,3.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 13/11/26 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.