IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyModerate Flood Warning for the Cooper Creek and Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson River and Barcoo River
Issued at 12:05 pm EST on Friday 25 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 46
"Re-issued to correct next warning issue time"
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT WINDORAH AND MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT JUNDAH
Minor to moderate flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last few weeks with multiple flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 2.87 metres and falling, below the minor flood level. The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain below the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.37metres and falling, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.
No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the current river level is estimated to be just below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and falling slowly. The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) for the next few days.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, however the river level is estimated to around the minor flood level (2.14 m) and falling slowly. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days.
Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding continues to ease along the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at downstream locations.
No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level at Windorah (Main Channel) is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (4.57 m) and falling slowly. The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may fall below the moderate flood level (4.57 m) during Saturday. The river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next Issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 28 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM | 1.65 | Steady | 11:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 2.83 | Falling | 11:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Thomson R at Bogewong TM | 4.29 | Steady | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Thomson R Stonehenge (East) | 2.37 | Falling | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Jordan R at Glencoe Alert | 0.79 | Rising | 07:08 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM | 4.63 | Steady | 11:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 4.50 | Steady | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | 0.16 | Steady | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.