Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:51 PM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 12

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT FROM WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM WEDNESDAY
Flooding is no longer occurring along the lower reaches of the Thomson River, whilst floodwaters along the lower reaches of the Barcoo River are approaching Retreat. Minor flooding is possible at Windorah this week.
A minor to moderate flood peak along the lower Barcoo River has passed through Isisford and Wahroongha. As these floodwaters move downstream, moderate flooding is possible at Retreat from Wednesday.
No significant rainfall has been observed across the Cooper Creek basin for the last several days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is expected to have eased at Glenlock. River rises are reaching the Retreat area, where moderate flooding is possible.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.63 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach near the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Wednesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 1.81 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from around Wednesday as floodwaters arrive from the Barcoo River.

Thomson River at Jundah:
Cancellation

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 03:00 pm EST on Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.14,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.42,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.45,Steady,01:54 PM TUE 16/04/24
Jordan R at Glencoe Alert,0.54,Steady,12:57 AM TUE 16/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.09,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Isisford,3.13,Falling,06:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,2.65,Falling,07:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Glenlock,4.20,Rising,06:30 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.63,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,1.81,Rising,01:24 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24

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.