Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 12:14 PM AEST on Sunday 22 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 51 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK, LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND WINDORAH MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND ISISFORD AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM SUNDAY EVENING Moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days over the Thomson River catchment has led to river level rises between Camoola Park and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park, with moderate flooding possible from Sunday afternoon as upstream flows arrive. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring at Longreach and Stonehenge, and possible at Jundah from Sunday evening. As upstream flows arrive, moderate flooding is possible at Stonehenge from Monday and at Longreach from Tuesday. Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Isisford. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat, where renewed rises are possible over the next week as upstream flows arrive. Along the Cooper Creek, minor flooding is occurring at Windorah (Main Channel), with moderate flooding possible from late Sunday as upstream flows arrive. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Further rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days. This warning will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall in the far lower reaches of the Cooper Creek catchment. Thomson River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, Longreach and Stonehenge. Minor flooding is occurring at Bogewong, and is likely at Jundah. No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The river level at Camoola Park was recorded at 3.60 m around 6:00 am on Saturday and rising, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Sunday afternoon. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.76 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Longreach may reach around the moderate flood level (4.30 m) from Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. No observations are currently available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the Thomson River at Stonehenge is above the minor flood level and rising. The Thomson River at Stonehenge may reach around the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.21 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Thomson River at Jundah may reach around the minor flood level (2.50 m) Sunday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Barcoo River to Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.18 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.67 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Renewed rises are likely as upstream flows arrive. Cooper Creek: Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 3.90 m and falling, with minor flooding. Renewed creek level rises are likely along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), where moderate flooding (4.57 m) is possible from late Sunday. Higher levels 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 23 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,4.51,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Thomson River at Muttaburra,4.37,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26 Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.60,rising,6:00 am Sat 21/02/26 Thomson River at Longreach,3.76,rising,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,4.01,steady,12:00 pm Sun 22/02/26 Thomson River at Jundah,2.21,rising,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,2:56 am Fri 20/02/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.84,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.18,rising,6:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.15,steady,9:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,2.67,steady,11:00 am Sun 22/02/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah,3.90,falling,7:00 am Sun 22/02/26 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.