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Sat 12:38 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 12:38 PM AEST on Saturday 24 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT QUILPIE
Rainfall during the last few days across the upper reaches of the Bulloo River catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Bulloo River upstream of Quilpie. Minor flooding at Quilpie is easing. Renewed rises are possible with the forecast rain.
Showers and thunderstorms remain possible into next week, which may cause further flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and warning will be updated if necessary.
Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Minor flooding is easing along the Bulloo River at Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie peaked at 3.50 m around 09:30 am Friday 23 October, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.25 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Saturday evening. Renewed rises are possible with the forecast rain.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
River level rises are occurring with minor flooding possible.
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 Sunday 25 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Blackwater Creek at Adavale,0.88,steady,12:00 pm Sat 24/10/26
Bulloo River at Quilpie,3.25,steady,12:00 pm Sat 24/10/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.01,steady,12:00 pm Sat 24/10/26
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.