Weather Warning

IDQ20860

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers and Cooper Creek

Issued at 1:56 PM AEST on Monday 2 Feb 2026.

Flood Warning Number: 34

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT STONEHENGE, JUNDAH, RETREAT AND ESTIMATED AT WINDORAH

The main flood peak is now expected to be along the Cooper Creek downstream of Windorah, where minor flooding is estimated to be easing.

Further upstream along the Thomson River, a second flood peak is approaching Stonehenge where minor flooding is expected to be occurring. As these floodwaters continue to move downstream, renewed rises are likely at Judah and downstream locations from around midweek.

Along the Barcoo River, there is a flood peak currently around Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring.

Thomson River

Moderate flooding is occurring with renewed rises along the Thomson River at Bogewong. Minor flooding is occurring at Stonehenge. Renewed minor flooding is likely at Jundah.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford

Minor flooding is occurring at Retreat.

Cooper Creek

Minor flooding is expected to be easing along Cooper Creek.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs1.45steady1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra-0.01steady12:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park0.90falling7:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Thomson River at Longreach1.59steady1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Thomson River at Bogewong4.00steady12:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge1.90steady7:55 am Sun 01/02/26
Thomson River at Jundah2.32steady7:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Barcoo River at Duneira1.00steady8:58 am Mon 02/02/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh
Jordan Creek at Jericho2.00steady10:41 am Mon 02/02/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir4.72steady1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office
Barcoo River at Wahroongha1.00falling6:00 am Fri 30/01/26
Barcoo River at Retreat2.25steady1:00 pm Mon 02/02/26