Weather Warning
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Major Flood Warning for the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers and Cooper Creek
Issued at 11:39 AM EST on Wednesday 2 Apr 2025.
Flood Warning Number: 28
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONGREACH AND JUNDAH
RENEWED MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE FROM THURSDAY MORNING
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT ISISFORD AND MAY REACH TO MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL WEDNESDAY EVENING
Heavy to intense rainfall during the last week caused rapid rises and significant major flooding across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper Creek catchments. Major flooding is occurring at Longreach, Jundah, Retreat, and Windorah.
At Jundah, the river level peaked above both the 1974 and 1955 flood levels. At Retreat, the river level is estimated to have peaked overnight Friday with major flooding, higher than the April 1990 flood level. As these floodwaters combine along the Cooper Creek, it is estimated that a major flood peak near the January 1974 flood level may have occurred at Windorah Saturday afternoon.
Major flooding is easing slowly at Jundah, Retreat and Windorah. Renewed rises are likely at Jundah as upstream floodwaters arrive. Major flooding is occurring at Longreach. Moderate flooding is occurring at Camoola Park and Stonehenge, with major flooding possible at Stonehenge from Thursday morning. Minor flooding is possible at Jericho, Barcaldine and Blackall during Wednesday with forecast rainfall. Moderate flood levels are rising at Isisford with major flooding possible during Wednesday evening.
Further rainfall is forecast across the catchment during the remainder of Wednesday and Thursday which may result in renewed river and creek level rises and prolong the current flooding.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Thomson River
Major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
Barcoo River to Isisford
Major flooding may occur along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford at Glenlock and Retreat. Minor flooding is rising along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford at Wahroongha.
Cooper Creek
Major flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM | 5.37 | Steady | 08:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Landsborough R at Muttaburra | 5.80 | Steady | 09:00 AM TUE 01/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Camoola Park | 5.00 | Steady | 06:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 5.34 | Steady | 08:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Bogewong TM | 5.39 | Steady | 06:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Thomson R Stonehenge (East) | 3.80 | Steady | 09:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Jundah | 6.40 | Falling | 05:15 PM TUE 01/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert | 1.55 | Rising | 08:49 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Coolagh | 4.85 | Falling | 06:30 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM | 6.02 | Steady | 08:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Isisford | 5.78 | Steady | 05:50 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Oma | 5.28 | Rising | 06:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Wahroongha | 3.50 | Falling | 03:00 PM TUE 01/04/25 |
| Barcoo R at Glenlock | 5.60 | Falling | 05:00 PM TUE 01/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 6.97 | Steady | 06:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | 2.55 | Steady | 06:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Durham Downs | 2.70 | Steady | 09:00 AM TUE 01/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM | 2.05 | Steady | 08:00 AM WED 02/04/25 |