Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Bulloo River Issued at 09:39 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT QUILPIE FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING 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 is likely at Quilpie from Wednesday evening. Bulloo River to Quilpie: Minor flooding is likely along the Bulloo River at Quilpie The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 2.79 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Quilpie is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) Wednesday evening. The river may reach around 3.40 m Thursday evening, with minor flooding. 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 Thursday 22 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Blackwater Creek at Adavale,0.98,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Bulloo River at Milroy (Manual),Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Bulloo River at Quilpie,2.79,rising,9:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Bulloo River at South Comongin,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Bulloo River at Autumnvale,1.29,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Bulloo River at Thargomindah,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available 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.