Major Flood Warning Issued for Thomson River, Cooper Creek, and Barcoo River in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued major flood warnings for Jundah and Windorah, with moderate flooding occurring along the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers.
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This notice was issued by BOM on March 1, 2026 and geographically references Queensland, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Major Flood Warning for the Thomson River and Cooper Creek, and a Moderate Flood Warning for the Barcoo River. This update, Flood Warning Number 58, was issued at 1:33 pm AEST on Saturday, 28 February 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts multiple regions across Queensland, specifically targeting:
- Thomson River: Camoola Park, Longreach, Stonehenge, and Jundah.
- Cooper Creek: Windorah and the lower Cooper Creek catchment.
- Barcoo River: Retreat, Glenlock, and downstream of Isisford.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning areas should monitor river levels and stay informed as multiple flood peaks move through the river systems. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Residents in Jundah and Windorah should prepare for potential major flooding starting Sunday.
Expected Conditions
- Thomson River at Longreach: Currently at 4.98 m; expected to peak near 5.10 m on Sunday. It will likely remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) well into next week.
- Thomson River at Jundah: Currently at 4.01 m with moderate flooding; major flooding is possible starting Sunday.
- Thomson River at Camoola Park: Currently at 4.45 m; expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for several days.
- Thomson River at Stonehenge: Expected to exceed the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday, potentially reaching 3.60 m by Tuesday.
- Cooper Creek at Windorah: Renewed rises are likely to exceed the moderate flood level Saturday afternoon, with major flooding possible from Sunday.
- Barcoo River at Retreat: Minor flooding is occurring, with moderate flooding possible from Sunday as the main peak approaches Glenlock.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately following the 1:33 pm AEST issuance on Saturday. Major flooding is anticipated to begin Sunday, 1 March 2026, and continue into next week. The current warning remains active through March 3, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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