Weather Warning
IDQ20855
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Bulloo River
Issued at 11:16 AM AEST on Friday 6 Nov 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 18
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH DURING SUNDAY
The flood peak in the upper Bulloo River is approaching Autumnvale where the river level is rising with minor flooding. Minor flooding is possible at Thargomindah from Friday evening. A moderate flood peak is possible at Thargomindah during Sunday.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie
Moderate flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
Bulloo River at Thargomindah
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.80 m and rising slowly, below the minor flood level.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday evening. The river may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Sunday.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackwater Creek at Adavale | 0.88 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 06/11/26 |
| Bulloo River at Quilpie | 2.02 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 06/11/26 |
| Bulloo River at Autumnvale | 4.89 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 06/11/26 |
| Bulloo River at Thargomindah | 3.80 | steady | 6:30 pm Thu 05/11/26 |
Next Issue
The next warning will be issued by 11:30 AM AEST on Saturday 07 November 2026.