04/13:35 EST Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bulloo River

IDQ20855

Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Bulloo River

Issued at 1:32 pm AEST on Saturday 4 July 2026

Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT THARGOMINDAH FROM SUNDAY MORNING

Recent moderate rainfall across the Bulloo River catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Bulloo River at Quilpie and Autumnvale. As these floodwaters move downstream, minor flooding is possible at Thargomindah from Sunday morning.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:

Minor flooding possible at Thargomindah.

The Bulloo River at Thargomindah is currently at 3.72 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Bulloo River at Thargomindah may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Sunday morning. Further rises are possible 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 Sunday 05 July 2026.

Latest River Heights:

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.