Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 01:05 PM AEST on Sunday 01 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 59 MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH FROM MONDAY MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, AND POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE, RETREAT FROM SUNDAY EVENING Multiple flood peaks are currently moving through the Thomson River, where a renewed moderate flood peak is occurring at Longreach. Further downstream at Stonehenge, river levels are steady around the moderate flood level, further river level rises are possible over the next few days. As these flows continue to move downstream, major flooding is possible at Jundah around Tuesday. Along the Barcoo River, the main peak is approaching Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is possible from Sunday evening. Along the Cooper Creek, renewed moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel) and major flooding is possible from Monday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. In the lower Cooper Creek catchment, moderate to heavy rainfall was recorded in the last few days which has caused minor to moderate flooding along the lower Cooper Creek and its tributaries. Thomson River: Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River and its tributaries, with major flooding possible at Jundah. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is was 4.45 m at 6:00 am Saturday and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently around a peak at 4.99 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the next few days. No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be just below the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady. The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. The river may reach around 3.60 m during Tuesday, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah was 3.99 m at 10:00 am Sunday and steady, with moderate flooding. The Thomson River at Jundah may remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Sunday. The river may reach around the major flood level (5.00 m) during Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.44 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Sunday evening. Cooper Creek: Major flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding is occurring at Noccundra. The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 4.73 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may exceed the major flood level (5.00 m) Monday 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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 02 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,5.06,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Thomson River at Muttaburra,3.98,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/03/26 Thomson River at Camoola Park,4.45,steady,6:00 am Sat 28/02/26 Thomson River at Longreach,4.99,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,5.61,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Thomson River at Jundah,3.99,steady,10:00 am Sun 01/03/26 Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:55 am Sun 01/03/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.66,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,3:00 pm Thu 26/02/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.50,falling,8:00 am Sun 01/03/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.95,steady,9:01 am Sun 01/03/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,3.44,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.14,steady,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.73,steady,7:30 am Sun 01/03/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.41,falling,12:00 pm Sun 01/03/26 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.