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Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Thomson/Barcoo/Cooper Ck
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Major Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 04:55 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21
MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE, WHILST AT JUNDAH RISES AND MAJOR FLOODING ABOVE BOTH THE 1955 AND 1974 FLOOD LEVELS ARE OCCURRING
WINDORAH MAY REACH AROUND 9 METRES ON MONDAY, ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE JANUARY 1974 FLOOD LEVEL
MAJOR FLOOD PEAK ABOVE THE APRIL 1990 FLOOD LEVEL ESTIMATED TO HAVE OCCURRED OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AT RETREAT
Heavy to intense rainfall since last Sunday caused rapid rises and significant major flooding across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper Creek catchments. Major flooding is occurring at Stonehenge, Jundah, Retreat, and Windorah
At Stonehenge, the river level has now fallen below the January 1974 flood level. At Jundah, the river level is continuing to rise and is now above both the 1974 and 1955 flood levels. At Retreat, the river level is estimated to have peaked overnight Friday with major flooding, higher than the April 1990 flood level.
As these floodwaters combine along the Cooper Creek, major flooding above the January 1974 flood level is likely at Windorah during Saturday, with further rises to around 9.00 metres possible by Monday.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, heavy rainfall during Tuesday and Wednesday has caused river level rises in the upper catchment, where minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park and may develop at Longreach from late Sunday.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible during Saturday, generally clearing from Sunday into early next week. Further rainfall may occur across the catchment during the middle of next week which may result in small renewed river and creek level rises and prolong the current flooding. Any renewed flooding will be below the flood peaks observed in recent days.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Thomson River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.40 metres at 7:00 am Saturday and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
Further rises are expected and the Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.40 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach the minor flood level (3.30 m) from late Sunday. Higher levels are likely as floodwater arrives.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is estimated to have peaked around 8.00 metres during Friday morning. The river level was at 6.80 metres and falling with major flooding around 12:30 pm Saturday, just below the 1974 flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) during Sunday.
The Thomson River at Jundah was at 8.70 metres and rising around 6:00 am Saturday, above the major flood level (5.00 m), and higher than both the 1955 and 1974 flood levels (8.46 m and 8.38 m, respectively).
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach around 9.00 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No recent observations are available for Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
The Barcoo River at Isisford was at 5.79 metres and falling slowly around midday Saturday, above the moderate flood level (5.00 m).
The river level is likely to continue falling slowly over the weekend and remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Major flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford at Wahroongha, Glenlock and Retreat.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, but it is estimated to have peaked around 13.50 m overnight Friday, with major flooding, higher than the April 1990 flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to ease slowly but remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) over the weekend and into the early part of next week.
Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
There are no current observations available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah, however the creek level is estimated to be well above the major flood level (5.00 m) and rising.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach around 9.00 metres during Monday, with major flooding higher than the January 1974 flood (8.48 m).
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Sunday 30 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,5.73,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Camoola Park,2.40,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,2.40,Rising,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,6.35,Falling,04:44 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),6.80,Falling,12:35 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Jundah,8.70,Rising,05:39 AM SAT 29/03/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,5.14,Rising,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,5.79,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Oma,5.78,Rising,06:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,5.15,Falling,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,7.25,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,4.23,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Durham Downs,3.00,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,2.29,Steady,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
Major Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers And Cooper Creek
Issued at 04:55 PM EST on Saturday 29 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 21
MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE, WHILST AT JUNDAH RISES AND MAJOR FLOODING ABOVE BOTH THE 1955 AND 1974 FLOOD LEVELS ARE OCCURRING
WINDORAH MAY REACH AROUND 9 METRES ON MONDAY, ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE JANUARY 1974 FLOOD LEVEL
MAJOR FLOOD PEAK ABOVE THE APRIL 1990 FLOOD LEVEL ESTIMATED TO HAVE OCCURRED OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY AT RETREAT
Heavy to intense rainfall since last Sunday caused rapid rises and significant major flooding across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper Creek catchments. Major flooding is occurring at Stonehenge, Jundah, Retreat, and Windorah
At Stonehenge, the river level has now fallen below the January 1974 flood level. At Jundah, the river level is continuing to rise and is now above both the 1974 and 1955 flood levels. At Retreat, the river level is estimated to have peaked overnight Friday with major flooding, higher than the April 1990 flood level.
As these floodwaters combine along the Cooper Creek, major flooding above the January 1974 flood level is likely at Windorah during Saturday, with further rises to around 9.00 metres possible by Monday.
Further upstream along the Thomson River, heavy rainfall during Tuesday and Wednesday has caused river level rises in the upper catchment, where minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park and may develop at Longreach from late Sunday.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible during Saturday, generally clearing from Sunday into early next week. Further rainfall may occur across the catchment during the middle of next week which may result in small renewed river and creek level rises and prolong the current flooding. Any renewed flooding will be below the flood peaks observed in recent days.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Thomson River:
Minor to major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.40 metres at 7:00 am Saturday and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
Further rises are expected and the Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.40 metres and rising slowly, below the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach the minor flood level (3.30 m) from late Sunday. Higher levels are likely as floodwater arrives.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is estimated to have peaked around 8.00 metres during Friday morning. The river level was at 6.80 metres and falling with major flooding around 12:30 pm Saturday, just below the 1974 flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) during Sunday.
The Thomson River at Jundah was at 8.70 metres and rising around 6:00 am Saturday, above the major flood level (5.00 m), and higher than both the 1955 and 1974 flood levels (8.46 m and 8.38 m, respectively).
The Thomson River at Jundah may reach around 9.00 metres overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No recent observations are available for Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.
The Barcoo River at Isisford was at 5.79 metres and falling slowly around midday Saturday, above the moderate flood level (5.00 m).
The river level is likely to continue falling slowly over the weekend and remain above the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Saturday into Sunday.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Major flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford at Wahroongha, Glenlock and Retreat.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, but it is estimated to have peaked around 13.50 m overnight Friday, with major flooding, higher than the April 1990 flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to ease slowly but remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) over the weekend and into the early part of next week.
Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
There are no current observations available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah, however the creek level is estimated to be well above the major flood level (5.00 m) and rising.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach around 9.00 metres during Monday, with major flooding higher than the January 1974 flood (8.48 m).
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Sunday 30 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,5.73,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Camoola Park,2.40,Rising,07:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,2.40,Rising,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,6.35,Falling,04:44 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),6.80,Falling,12:35 PM SAT 29/03/25
Thomson R at Jundah,8.70,Rising,05:39 AM SAT 29/03/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,5.14,Rising,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,5.79,Falling,12:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Oma,5.78,Rising,06:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,5.15,Falling,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,7.25,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,4.23,Steady,03:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Durham Downs,3.00,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 29/03/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,2.29,Steady,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
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