Minor Flood Warning Issued for Bulloo River at Thargomindah and Downstream of Quilpie
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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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Minor flooding continues along the Bulloo River at Thargomindah following recent rainfall, with river levels currently at 4.34 meters and falling.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest 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 Southwest Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20855) for the Bulloo River. This is the 18th warning issued for this event, effective as of 10:11 am AEST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Bulloo River at Thargomindah and the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie in Queensland.
What You Should Do
Residents are advised not to drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads. For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Minor flooding is currently occurring at Thargomindah. As of 6:45 am Monday, the river level was recorded at 4.34 meters and falling. While the main flood peak passed Thargomindah on Saturday morning, further showers and storms are possible over the next few days, which may result in additional river level rises.
Latest river heights recorded on Monday morning:
- Bulloo River at Quilpie: 1.59 m (Steady) at 8:00 am
- Bulloo River at Autumnvale: 3.50 m (Steady) at 9:00 am
- Bulloo River at Thargomindah: 4.34 m (Falling) at 6:45 am
Timeline
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to remain above the minor flood level of 4.00 meters for the remainder of Monday. It is forecast to fall below the minor flood level during Tuesday. The next official warning is scheduled to be issued by 1:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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