Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek Issued at 01:54 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 62 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH FROM OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONGREACH AND STONEHENGE A renewed moderate flood peak was observed early Sunday morning at Longreach. Further downstream at Stonehenge, river levels are slowly rising above the moderate flood level. River levels are expected to remain above the moderate flood level for the next few days, with further rises possible. Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring and is expected to continue for the next few days. Along the Cooper Creek, renewed moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel) and major flooding is possible from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries. Thomson River: Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.85 m and steady, 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. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.76 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the next few days. No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and rising. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 3.97 m and steady, with minor flooding, just below the moderate flood level (4.00 m). The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.34 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days. Cooper Creek: Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.88 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 04 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,5.08,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.70,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.85,steady,6:00 am Tue 03/03/26 Thomson River at Longreach,4.76,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,5.65,steady,6:00 am Tue 03/03/26 Thomson River at Jundah,3.97,steady,7:00 am Tue 03/03/26 Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Tue 03/03/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.63,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.05,steady,7:00 am Tue 03/03/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.95,falling,6:00 am Tue 03/03/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,3.34,steady,1:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,12:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.88,steady,8:00 am Mon 02/03/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.86,rising,1:00 pm Tue 03/03/26 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.