Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Issued at 12:46 PM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 9 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUILPIE AND POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH THURSDAY EVENING Multiple flood peaks are travelling along the Bulloo River following recent rainfall over the last week. The first peak is approaching Thargomindah, where minor flooding is possible Thursday evening. Another flood peak is upstream around Milroy, with another flood peak upstream at Adavale. These peaks will approach the Bulloo River at Quilpie where minor flooding is occurring. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises and flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated if necessary. Bulloo River to Quilpie: Minor flooding is occurring at Quilpie and Adavale. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.19 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around 3.70 m this weekend, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible. Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie: Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. Minor flooding is occurring at Autumnvale. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.78 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday evening. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Blackwater Creek at Adavale,2.88,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.19,rising,12:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.51,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Bulloo River at Thargomindah,3.78,steady,10:55 am Thu 29/10/26 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.