Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek. Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
9 APRIL 2025 11:22 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek. Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:22 AM EST on Wednesday 09 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 35
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONGREACH, STONEHENGE, ISISFORD AND RETREAT
Major flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last two weeks with several flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Thomson River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. Renewed major flooding is occurring at Jundah.
No recent river level observations are available at the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level at Camoola Park is expected to be above the minor flood level and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) until the weekend.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.68 metres and falling slowly with moderate flooding.
Moderate flooding along the Thomson River at Longreach is expected to continue into the weekend.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge peaked at 3.90 metres around 02:15 pm Tuesday 08 April and is currently at 3.80 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) until mid next week.
No recent observations are available for the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, renewed river level rises are occurring at Jundah and the current river level is estimated to be around 5.69 metres and rising, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near 5.80 metres overnight Thursday into Friday with major flooding.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford peaked at 6.13 metres around 05:55 am Tuesday 08 April with major flooding and is currently at 5.80 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Barcoo River at Isisford may remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) until Thursday afternoon.
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. Based on the upstream gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (4.50 m) and steady.
Renewed river level rises are expected at Retreat where the river level may reach 7.00 metres over the weekend with moderate flooding.
Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah and further downstream at Durham Downs. The creek level along the Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie is rising with major flooding.
No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. The creek level at Windorah (Long Crossing) is estimated to be above the major flood level (5.00 m) and rising.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach 6.00 metres during Sunday with major flooding. Further rises are possible.
Barcoo River at Blackall:
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 Thursday 10 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,5.13,Steady,10:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Landsborough R at Muttaburra,4.85,Falling,09:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,4.68,Falling,10:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,5.83,Falling,09:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),3.80,Falling,09:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Thomson R at Jundah,5.40,Rising,11:19 AM TUE 08/04/25
Barcoo R at Coolagh,4.30,Rising,06:30 AM WED 09/04/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.93,Steady,10:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,5.80,Falling,06:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Barcoo R at Oma,5.52,Falling,06:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,4.25,Rising,06:30 AM WED 09/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,5.65,Rising,09:00 AM WED 09/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,1.05,Steady,09:00 AM WED 09/04/25
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.
