Weather Warning

IDQ20855

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning for the Bulloo River

Issued at 12:46 PM AEST on Thursday 29 Oct 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT QUILPIE AND POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH THURSDAY EVENING

Multiple flood peaks are travelling along the Bulloo River following recent rainfall over the last week. The first peak is approaching Thargomindah, where minor flooding is possible Thursday evening.

Another flood peak is upstream around Milroy, with another flood peak upstream at Adavale. These peaks will approach the Bulloo River at Quilpie where minor flooding is occurring.

Showers and thunderstorms remain possible for the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises and flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated if necessary.

Bulloo River to Quilpie

Minor flooding is occurring at Quilpie and Adavale.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie

Minor flooding is possible along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie. Minor flooding is occurring at Autumnvale.

Bulloo River at Quilpie

The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 3.19 m and rising, with minor flooding.

The Bulloo River at Quilpie may reach around 3.70 m this weekend, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible.

Bulloo River at Thargomindah

The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.78 m and steady, below the minor flood level.

The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday evening. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

Next Issue

The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026.