Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek, Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Friday 06 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 65 MAJOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK IS OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE A moderate flood peak moving along the Thomson River is passing through Stonehenge. Upstream at Camoola Park and Longreach river levels are falling slowly. The flood peak currently around Stonehenge is likely to move through Jundah over the weekend. Along the lower Barcoo River, flooding is easing with the main peak is now downstream of Retreat. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week. Along the Cooper Creek, renewed major flooding is estimated to be occurring at Windorah (Main Channel). Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers, with a flood peak forecast to reach Windorah early next week. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments over the weekend. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Thomson River: Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. Major flooding is possible at Jundah. No current river level observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) through to mid March. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.38 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the moderate flood level (4.30 m) Friday afternoon. 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 steady around a peak. The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain around 3.50 m, near its peak during the weekend, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.85 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah may peak near the major flood level (5.00 m) during the weekend. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat with renewed rises possible. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.95 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Saturday. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain over the weekend and into next week. Cooper Creek: Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. No observations are currently available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Based on upstream gauges major flooding is estimated to be continuing. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around 5.50 m early next week, with major flooding. 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 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.74,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.22,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.55,steady,6:00 pm Thu 05/03/26 Thomson River at Longreach,4.38,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,5.57,steady,6:00 am Fri 06/03/26 Thomson River at Jundah,4.85,steady,7:00 am Fri 06/03/26 Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Fri 06/03/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.62,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,0.90,falling,8:00 am Wed 04/03/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock,1.90,falling,5:00 pm Wed 04/03/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,1.95,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.16,steady,12:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.04,steady,1:00 pm Fri 06/03/26 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.