Weather Warning

IDQ20860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning for the Lower Barcoo River and Cooper Creek and Flood Warning for the Thomson River

Issued at 12:12 PM AEST on Friday 13 Nov 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 25

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND WINDORAH

Along the upper Thomson River, minor flooding has eased at Camoola Park. The peak is now approaching Bogewong where minor flooding is occurring.

Along the lower Barcoo River minor flooding is easing at Retreat. The peak from the Barcoo River has just passed Windorah, where minor flooding is slowly easing.

Thomson River

Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Bogewong.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford

Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat.

Cooper Creek

Minor flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.

Thomson River at Camoola Park

The Thomson River at Camoola Park at 06:00 am Friday was at 1.60 m and falling, below the minor flood level.

The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

Barcoo River at Retreat

The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.38 m and falling, with minor flooding.

The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend.

Cooper Creek at Windorah

The Cooper Creek at Windorah peaked at 3.07 m around 02:45 am Friday 13 November, with minor flooding. The creek is currently at 3.03 m and falling, with minor flooding.

The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Friday afternoon.

Next Issue

The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 16 November 2026.