Major Flood Warning Issued for Thomson River and Cooper Creek in Queensland
This alert is no longer in effect.
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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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a major flood warning for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek, with significant rises expected through the weekend and into next week.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Central West 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 West Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning (IDQ20860) for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek, alongside a Moderate Flood Warning for the Barcoo River. This update was issued at 1:55 pm AEST on Friday, February 27, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several regions across Queensland, specifically:
- Thomson River: Camoola Park, Longreach, Stonehenge, and Jundah.
- Cooper Creek: Windorah (Main Channel) and lower catchment tributaries.
- Barcoo River: Retreat and areas downstream of Isisford.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas should monitor local conditions closely as multiple flood peaks move through the river systems. The Bureau of Meteorology indicates that peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Stay informed via local emergency services and weather updates.
Expected Conditions
- Major Flooding: Possible at Jundah and Windorah over the weekend. Windorah is likely to exceed major flood levels late in the weekend and into next week.
- Moderate Flooding: Currently occurring at Camoola Park (4.60 m) and Longreach (4.91 m). Stonehenge is expected to reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend.
- Minor Flooding: Continuing at Retreat on the Barcoo River, with moderate flooding possible starting this weekend.
- Rainfall: Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded in the lower Cooper Creek catchment has contributed to rising levels.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately and remains active until 6:55 am on March 2, 2026. Major flooding is specifically forecast to impact Jundah and Windorah over the weekend and persist into the following week as upstream flows from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers arrive.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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