Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek Issued at 01:17 AM AEST on Monday 09 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 67 NEAR MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINDORAH AND JUNDAH MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE AND POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK A major flood peak along the Thomson River is passing through Jundah. Upstream at Camoola Park, Longreach and Stonehenge river levels are falling slowly. Along the Barcoo River, flooding is easing with the main peak now downstream of Retreat. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers during Sunday and into Monday. Renewed moderate flooding possible at Camoola Park and minor flooding possible at Blackall, Jericho and Barcaldine. Along the Cooper Creek, renewed near major flooding is 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. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required. Thomson River: Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 3.30 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.18 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) early this week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 early this week, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.98 m and peaking, with near major flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) until Tuesday. Further rises are possible. Barcoo River to Isisford: Minor flooding possible along the Barcoo River. No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and steady. The Barcoo River at Blackall may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No observations are currently available for the Jordan Creek at Jericho. The Jordan Creek at Jericho may reach around the minor flood level (2.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No observations are currently available for the Alice River at Barcaldine. The Alice River at Barcaldine may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) Monday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 1.48 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) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rain. Cooper Creek: Major flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently around the major flood level (5.00 m). The Cooper Creek at Windorah may remain around the major flood level for the next few days. 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 Monday 09 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.70,rising,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.01,steady,9:00 pm Sun 08/03/26 Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.30,steady,6:00 pm Sun 08/03/26 Thomson River at Longreach,4.17,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,5.26,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Thomson River at Jundah,4.98,steady,3:00 pm Sun 08/03/26 Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:54 pm Sun 08/03/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.69,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 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,1.47,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.22,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,1.89,steady,12:00 am Mon 09/03/26 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.