Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Issued at 09:22 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MINOR FLOODING EASED AT QUILPIE MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM TUESDAY Minor flooding has eased at Quilpie. Further downstream at Thargomindah, the river level is likely to exceed the minor flood level on Monday and may exceed the moderate flood level from Tuesday. Bulloo River to Quilpie: Minor flooding has eased along the Bulloo River at Quilpie. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.29 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m). Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie: Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. Minor flooding is occurring at Autumnvale. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.74 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Tuesday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.29,falling,8:10 am Mon 23/02/26 Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.88,steady,8:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Bulloo River at Thargomindah,3.74,rising,7:10 am Mon 23/02/26 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.