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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 02:23 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 40

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Following recent renewed rises, a major flood peak was observed along the Flinders River at Walkers Bend Wednesday evening. River levels are slowly falling with moderate flooding occurring.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the next few days.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend peaked at 8.41 m around 10:50 pm Wednesday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 7.71 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (5.30 m) over the weekend. The river is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) by Monday.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Monday 30 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.69,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.66,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.19,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.92,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Julia Creek,1.40,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.05,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,0.91,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.65,steady,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,7.71,falling,1:00 pm Fri 27/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:57 PM AEST on Friday 27 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 92

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE
Along the Cooper Creek a major flood peak was observed at Windorah Thursday morning, with major flooding expected to continue over the weekend and into next week.
Along the Thomson River, major flooding is easing at Jundah. Upstream, moderate flooding is continuing to ease at Stonehenge and minor flooding is easing at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Along the Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing at Retreat.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and Longreach. Moderate flooding is occurring at Stonehenge. Major flooding is occurring at Jundah.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 2.95 m around 06:00 am Wednesday and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) over the weekend.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.63 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach may fall below the minor flood level (3.30 m) over the weekend.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 3.25 m around 06:40 am Friday and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The river may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) into early next week.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 5.35 m around 07:00 am Friday and falling, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. The river may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into early next week.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.99 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat may remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend and into next week.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah peaked at 6.45 m around 06:30 am Thursday, with major flooding. The creek was at at 6.35 m around 06:30 am Friday and steady, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into next week.

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 Monday 30 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.10,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.95,falling,6:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,3.62,falling,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.97,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,3.25,falling,6:40 am Fri 27/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,5.35,falling,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Thu 26/03/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.89,steady,12:38 pm Fri 27/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.80,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,6:35 am Mon 23/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.20,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,3.90,steady,5:00 pm Thu 26/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.91,falling,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),1.47,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,6.35,steady,6:30 am Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.34,steady,12:00 pm Fri 27/03/26

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.