QLD
Mon 11:30 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 11:30 AM AEST on Monday 26 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM TUESDAY MORNING
RENEWED FLOODING POSSIBLE AT QUILPIE OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY
River levels have eased along the Bulloo River upstream of Quilpie after significant rainfall over the last few days. Renewed minor flooding possible at Quilpie overnight Monday into Tuesday, after river levels fell below the minor flood level Sunday evening. As floodwaters move downstream, minor flooding is possible at Thargomindah from Tuesday morning.
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:
Renewed minor flooding possible at Quilpie overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.71 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie may remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain and the river may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. Near minor flooding is occurring at Autumnvale.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.47 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday morning. 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 Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Blackwater Creek at Adavale,1.03,steady,10:59 am Mon 26/10/26
Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.71,falling,10:00 am Mon 26/10/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale,4.49,steady,10:00 am Mon 26/10/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah,3.47,steady,7:20 am Mon 26/10/26
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.