Weather Warning

IDQ20860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning for the Barcoo River and Cooper Creek, and Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River

Issued at 1:27 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 Feb 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 47

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH OVERNIGHT WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND POSSIBLE AT JUNDAH FROM THURSDAY

Moderate flooding is easing along the Barcoo River at Retreat, following a peak early Tuesday morning. Further downstream along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), minor flooding is occurring, with moderate flooding possible overnight Wednesday into Thursday as upstream flows arrive.

In the upper Barcoo River, minor flooding is easing following a peak at Blackall Tuesday morning. Further downstream, river levels are rising, with minor flooding occurring at Isisford. Additional river level rises are likely over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.

Along the Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Further downstream, river levels have peaked above minor at Bogewong and below the minor flood level at Stonehenge. These downstream flows may lead to minor flooding at Jundah from Thursday. Renewed rises are likely in the coming days as upstream flows from Camoola Park continue to arrive.

Rainfall and showers are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days. This warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River

Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with minor flooding possible at Jundah.

Barcoo River to Isisford

Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River upstream of Isisford.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford

Moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River.

Cooper Creek

Moderate flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel).