Major Flood Warning Issued for Thomson River and Cooper Creek in Central Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 6, 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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Significant major flooding is expected along the Thomson River at Longreach with a peak of 6.50 meters likely Sunday, while Cooper Creek at Windorah remains at major flood levels.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Central Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20860) for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek. Additionally, a Moderate Flood Warning is in effect for the Alice and Barcoo Rivers. This is flood warning number 76 for this system.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several river systems and communities in Queensland, including:
- Thomson River: Longreach, Camoola Park, Jundah, and Stonehenge.
- Cooper Creek: Windorah.
- Barcoo River: Isisford, Retreat, and areas downstream of Isisford.
- Alice River: Barcaldine.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected regions are advised that the situation is being actively monitored. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Residents should stay informed and monitor local conditions as this warning will be updated as required by the Bureau of Meteorology.
Expected Conditions
- Thomson River at Longreach: Currently at 6.12 meters and rising. A significant major flood peak of approximately 6.50 meters is expected. This level is above the new bridge (6.35 meters) but below the February 2000 flood level of 6.95 meters.
- Cooper Creek at Windorah: The creek level is easing slowly but is expected to remain around the major flood level for the next few days.
- Thomson River at Stonehenge: Currently at 2.67 meters (minor flooding). Renewed rises are expected Tuesday, with major flooding likely later in the week as upstream flows arrive.
- Barcoo River at Isisford: Moderate flooding is likely to develop from mid-week, with higher levels possible.
- Alice River at Barcaldine: Moderate flooding is currently easing.
- Thomson River at Camoola Park: Peaked at 6.60 meters Saturday morning; currently at 6.35 meters and falling with moderate flooding.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 10:22 am AEST on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The peak at Longreach is most likely to occur during Sunday afternoon or evening, with small rises possible into early Monday. Renewed river level rises in downstream areas like Stonehenge are expected starting Tuesday, March 17. The current warning remains active until at least March 18, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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