Weather Warning
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Thomson River
Issued at 11:45 AM AEST on Friday 9 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 8
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK AND LONGREACH FROM THE WEEKEND
Rainfall over recent days and weeks has caused river level rises across the upper Thomson River catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park where moderate flooding is possible from Saturday. Downstream at Longreach minor flooding is likely over the weekend and moderate flooding is possible early next week as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is possible from this weekend, which may cause renewed river level rises from early next week. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.
Thomson River
Moderate flooding may develop along the upper Thomson River at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs | 4.34 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Thomson River at Muttaburra | 3.47 | falling | 9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Thomson River at Camoola Park | 3.60 | rising | 6:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Thomson River at Longreach | 2.42 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Thomson River at Bogewong | 1.69 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Jordan Creek at Glencoe | 0.64 | steady | 4:10 pm Mon 05/01/26 |
| Jordan Creek at Jericho | 1.95 | steady | 10:41 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Alice River at Barcaldine Weir | 3.81 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |
| Barcoo River at Retreat | 0.33 | steady | 11:00 am Fri 09/01/26 |