Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 10:30 AM EST on Saturday 22 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 18
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH OVER THE WEEKEND AND INTO NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINDORAH NEXT WEEK
Significant rainfall over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments during early February has caused elevated river levels and flooding. Floodwater is moving relatively slowly along the Thomson River, the main flood peak has passed through Bogewong where moderate flooding is continuing.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Bogewong. Moderate flooding may occur along the Thomson River downstream of Longreach.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was last observed at 2.70 metres at 6:00 am Friday and slowly falling, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park will continue falling but is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) into Sunday.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.37 metres and falling slowly, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to fall below the minor flood level (3.30 m) late Saturday afternoon.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Saturday evening. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) during Sunday.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Jundah, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) Saturday afternoon. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) early next week. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek next week.
There are no current observations for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), however, based on upstream gauges it is estimated that the river level is currently below the minor flood level and rising slowly.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is expected to continue rising slowly but remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) over the next few days. The creek level may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) next week. Further rises are possible with the arrival of upstream floodwater.
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 12:00 pm EST on Sunday 23 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,2.45,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,3.37,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,4.76,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,1.36,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.35,Steady,08:00 AM SAT 22/02/25
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.
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TOMORROW22° 37° mostly sunny Chance of rain: 5% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 5:52am EST 6:15am EST 6:57pm EST 7:21pm EST NOW31.7° Feels Like: 29.3° Relative Humidity: 29% Dew: 11.5° Wind: SE 15km/h Gust: 15km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1012.9hPa -
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LongreachNow29.8°cFeels Like:27.4°Wind:E 13km/hGusts:13km/hHumidity:30%22°Min37°MaxToday in LongreachSunny. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending E/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.Tomorrow22°Min37°MaxSunny. Light winds becoming E 15 to 25 km/h early in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s. -
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Today: Sunny. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending E/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the late morning and early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Longreach (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary Minimum 22° 20° 22° 23° 22° 21° 22° Maximum 37° 39° 39° 39° 39° 40° 41° Chance of rain 5% 5% 10% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate High High High - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 26
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Longreach 12-month Rainfall ForecastFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJan202520261078788898477105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Jan 14
ENSO status: La Niña-like conditions. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Negative. Trending slightly negative. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in a La Niña-like pattern. Recent conditions show some atmosphere-ocean coupling, resulting in the US declaring a La Niña event has started. A La Niña typically increases rainfall over northern and eastern Australia, while reducing rainfall over southern coastal Australia and western Tas. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase and does not play a part in Australia's climate during this time of year. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is in a negative phase. Recent forecasts show negative SAM is more likely to dominate for the remainder of summer, due to the polar vortex taking an unusually long time to recover from the stratospheric warming event in winter 2024. During summer, a negative SAM decreases rainfall over most of southeastern Australia, and increases rainfall for far southwest WA and western Tas. Rainfall outlooks are showing above average rainfall over large parts of the country during summer, with closer to average conditions for the southwest corner of WA, southern SA and Vic, and central parts of Tas.
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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Tuesday
Feb 1821.8 °C 37.7 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Feb 1923.1 °C 37.1 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Feb 2025.2 °C 35.9 °C 0.0 mmFriday
Feb 2122.8 °C 35.6 °C 0.4 mmSaturday
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Longreach minimum temp history (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 41.1° 13/02/2025 Coldest this month 18.7° 17/02/2025 Hottest on record 45.0 13/02/2017 Coldest on record 14.5 04/02/2005 Hottest this year 46.4° 23/01/2025 Coldest this year 18.6° 02/01/2025 Long term average 36.0° Long term average 22.6° Average this month 36.1° Average this month 23.5° Hottest February On Record Avg. max. temp. 39.8° 1983 Coldest February on record Avg. min. temp. 20.2° 2012 Longreach rainfall history (23.4405°S, 144.2503°E, 189m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 66.6mm 06/02/2025 Total This Month 162.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Feb 153.0mm 14.0 day(s) Total For 2025 170.8mm 7.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2024 85.4mm 17.0 day(s) Wettest Day 66.6mm Feb 6 Lowest Temperature 18.6°C Jan 2 Highest Temperature 46.4°C Jan23 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 37.3 36.0 34.8 31.6 27.1 23.9 23.7 26.3 30.4 34.2 36.3 37.7 31.6 Mean Min (°C) 23.4 22.6 20.7 16.6 12.1 8.4 7.3 8.7 12.8 17.2 20.3 22.4 16.0 Mean Rain (mm) 77.9 75.1 57.0 34.0 23.2 17.9 18.5 11.0 11.9 22.9 29.8 52.4 426.0 Mean Rain Days 7.2 6.8 5.0 2.8 2.7 2.3 2.4 2.0 2.3 3.8 4.7 6.2 47.5