Flood Warning for Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie and Bulloo River at Thargomindah
Issued Tuesday
(10 Nov 2026 9:12 AM)
Expires Friday
Details
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Bulloo River at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is estimated to have peaked above the minor flood level Monday afternoon. The river level is currently at 3.96 m and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m). The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Affected Areas
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie
IDQ20855
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Final Flood Warning for the Lower Bulloo River
Issued at 8:42 am AEST on Tuesday 10 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 22
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT THARGOMINDAH
Following a minor flood peak Monday afternoon, the river level along the Bulloo River at
Thargomindah has fallen below the minor flood level.
Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Bulloo River at Thargomindah.
The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is estimated to have peaked above the minor flood level
Monday afternoon. The river level is currently at 3.96 m and falling, below the minor
flood level (4.00 m). The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is expected to remain below the
minor flood level (4.00 m).
Safety Advice:
* Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
* Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
* Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
* Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay
informed.
* For local emergency management warnings and advice visit
www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening
emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation
Blackwater Creek at Adavale 0.88 m Steady 6:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Bulloo River at Quilpie 1.53 m Steady 8:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Bulloo River at Autumnvale 3.63 m Falling 8:00 am Tue 10/11/26
Bulloo River at Thargomindah 3.96 m Steady 7:10 am Tue 10/11/26
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river
information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.