Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Bulloo River at Quilpie and Thargomindah
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A moderate flood warning is in effect for the Bulloo River in Queensland, with river levels at Quilpie expected to reach 4.00 meters Tuesday morning following heavy rainfall.
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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 Moderate Flood Warning (IDQ20855) for the Bulloo River. This update was issued at 7:08 am AEST on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, following recent localized heavy rainfall over parts of the upper Bulloo catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several sections of the Bulloo River in Queensland, including:
- Quilpie and surrounding river reaches
- Thargomindah
- Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie
- Bulloo River to Quilpie
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area are advised to take the following safety precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall in the upper catchment has caused significant river level rises at Milroy and downstream locations.
- Quilpie: The river level was recorded at 3.86 meters and rising as of 5:00 am Tuesday. It is expected to reach the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters on Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
- Thargomindah: While currently steady and below the minor flood level, the river is forecast to reach the minor flood level of 4.00 meters starting late Thursday.
- Autumnvale: The river level was recorded at 2.35 meters and steady as of 6:00 am Tuesday.
Timeline
- Quilpie: Moderate flooding is likely beginning Tuesday morning, 17 February 2026.
- Thargomindah: Minor flooding is possible starting late Thursday, 19 February 2026.
- Next Update: The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next warning by 2:00 PM AEST on Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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