Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Issued at 10:09 AM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 5 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM THURSDAY FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT QUILPIE A second near minor peak occurred at Quilpie during Sunday after heavy rainfall last Thursday night. These peaks are currently flowing downstream and may lead to minor flooding at Thargomindah from Thursday. Bulloo River to Quilpie: Minor flooding is no longer expected along the Bulloo River to Quilpie. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 1.99 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: Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. No observations are currently available for the Bulloo River at Thargomindah. Based on upstream gauges, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level and steady. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday as flows arrive from upstream. 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 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Bulloo River at Quilpie,1.99,falling,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26 Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.52,steady,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26 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.