Flood Warning for Cooper Creek in Queensland
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 13, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a final flood warning for Cooper Creek at Windorah in Queensland, stating that flooding is no longer occurring but advising residents to stay cautious of potential risks.
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- Record type
- flood warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia
- Issued
- April 13, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland, New South Wales, and South Australia.
Alert Details
Type: Flood Warning, issued by BOM, effective from April 13, 2026, to April 16, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Cooper Creek at Windorah in Queensland, with potential impacts in New South Wales and South Australia.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid flooded roads. Check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance, call SES on 132 500; in life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
Expected Conditions
Flooding is no longer occurring at Windorah. Creek levels are below the minor flood level (3.00 m), based on nearby gauge estimates.
Timeline
Issued at 12:37 pm AEST on Monday 13 April 2026. This is a final warning, with expiry on April 16, 2026. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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