IDQ20860 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Minor Flood Warning for the Thomson and Lower Barcoo Rivers and Cooper Creek Issued at 12:23 pm AEST on Wednesday 11 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 23 MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK AND RETREAT MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON Along the upper Thomson River, a flood peak is now downstream of Camoola Park, where minor flooding is easing. Along the lower Barcoo River a flood peak is now around Retreat, where minor flooding is occurring. As these flows move downstream into the Cooper Creek minor flooding is possible at Windorah from Thursday afternoon. Thomson River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and Bogewong. The Thomson River at Camoola Park at 06:00 am Wednesday was at 2.10 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 4.18 m and approaching a flood peak around the current level, above the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days. Cooper Creek: Minor flooding is possible along the Cooper Creek at Windorah The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 2.65 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Cooper Creek at Windorah may reach around the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Thursday afternoon, as upstream flows arrive. 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: The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 12 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Thomson River at Camoola Park 2.10 m Steady 6:00 am Wed 11/11/26 Thomson River at Longreach 2.07 m Steady 11:00 am Wed 11/11/26 Thomson River at Bogewong 2.15 m Steady 12:00 pm Wed 11/11/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha 1.30 m Steady 6:30 am Wed 11/11/26 Barcoo River at Glenlock 4.00 m Steady 7:15 am Wed 11/11/26 Barcoo River at Retreat 4.18 m Steady 11:00 am Wed 11/11/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah 2.65 m Steady 9:00 am Wed 11/11/26 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.