Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:25 PM EST on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 13
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT FROM THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM THURSDAY
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 Thursday.
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:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is continuing at Glenlock.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.37 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Thursday.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 2.01 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (3.0 m).
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from from Thursday as floodwaters arrive from the Barcoo River.
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 Thursday 18 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Barcoo R at Isisford,2.35,Falling,07:05 AM WED 17/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,2.30,Falling,07:00 AM WED 17/04/24
Barcoo R at Glenlock,4.35,Falling,07:20 AM WED 17/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,3.37,Steady,01:00 PM WED 17/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,12:00 PM WED 17/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,2.01,Rising,01:34 PM WED 17/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,01:00 PM WED 17/04/24
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.
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TODAY22° 30° possible shower Chance of rain: 80% Likely amount: 1-5mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:04am EST 6:26am EST 6:03pm EST 6:25pm EST NOW19.8° Feels Like: 22.4° Relative Humidity: 96% Dew: 19.1° Wind: SE 4km/h Gust: 4km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.8mm Pressure: -
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GreenvaleNow19.5°cFeels Like:21.6°Wind:SE 6km/hGusts:6km/hHumidity:96%22°Min30°MaxToday in GreenvalePartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, most likely in the N. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 33.Tomorrow22°Min31°MaxPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then becoming light in the evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower near the coast, most likely in the N. Light winds becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 28 to 33.
Forecast for Greenvale (18.9745°S, 145.1188°E, 407m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 22° 22° 22° 20° 17° 18° 19° Maximum 30° 31° 30° 30° 29° 29° 30° Chance of rain 80% 70% 60% 10% 30% 30% 40% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 11
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE ESE SE ESE SSE E SSW ESE SSW ESE SSE ESE SSE ESE Relative humidity 83% 73% 86% 70% 84% 70% 68% 52% 70% 60% 74% 68% 76% 67% Dew point 23°C 25°C 24°C 25°C 23°C 24°C 18°C 19°C 17°C 20°C 19°C 22°C 21°C 23°C -
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Greenvale 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar202420259778877566101105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Apr 16
ENSO status: Inactive. El Niño ended. IOD status: Neutral, becoming positive. SAM status: Positive, favouring positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) has returned to an inactive phase for the first time since August 2021. Ocean cooling is occurring in the eastern Pacific, with 3 out of 7 global models forecasting a La Niña to develop in 2024. Warmer than normal waters are situated in the Coral Sea, providing moisture and humidity to the east coast. The atmosphere continues to be firmly neutral after weakening early in the year. A neutral ENSO typically has no significant impact on Australian rainfall during winter. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean, and the IOD index is spiking in response. Persistent southeasterly winds have set in over the eastern Indian Ocean, signalling that the atmosphere is starting to respond to the ocean patterns. All international models are suggesting the IOD will strengthen into apositive phase over the next 2-3 months, with significant upwelling to start near Indonesia possibly in May. A positive IOD reduces the number of northwest cloudbands that cross Australia during winter and spring, reducing rainfall across central and southeastern parts of Australia. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is positive and will favour a positive phase during autumn and into winter. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. A positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia, particularly for southwest WA. Rainfall outlooks are showing below average rainfall over winter for WA, and the southwest coasts of SA, Vic and Tas. Conversely, above average rainfall is expected for eastern parts of Qld and NSW, and potentially eastern Tas.
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Apr 1316.4 °C 29.3 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Apr 1417.8 °C 29.3 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 1517.4 °C 27.1 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
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Greenvale minimum temp history (18.9745°S, 145.1188°E, 407m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 33.5° 08/04/2024 Coldest this month 18.0° 14/04/2024 Hottest on record 37.0 02/04/1988 Coldest on record 10.7 13/04/1994 Hottest this year 36.3° 30/01/2024 Coldest this year 18.0° 14/04/2024 Long term average 29.1° Long term average 20.4° Average this month 32.3° Average this month 21.0° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 30.3° 2003 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 18.0° 1969 Greenvale rainfall history (18.9745°S, 145.1188°E, 407m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 76.2mm 08/04/2024 Total This Month 86.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 1455.3mm 65.8 day(s) Total For 2024 2040.6mm 40.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 1254.6mm 41.0 day(s) Wettest Day 252.6mm Feb17 Lowest Temperature 18.0°C Apr14 Highest Temperature 36.3°C Jan30 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 32.4 31.8 30.8 29.1 27.1 25.3 24.9 26.1 28.4 30.3 31.7 32.5 29.2 Mean Min (°C) 23.1 23.3 22.3 20.4 17.8 14.9 13.9 14.4 16.1 18.5 20.7 22.3 19.0 Mean Rain (mm) 380.2 480.5 396.6 198.0 112.7 45.1 39.6 34.5 37.7 54.0 116.9 211.4 2070.7 Mean Rain Days 15.2 17.4 17.4 15.8 12.8 8.0 7.1 6.2 6.0 7.4 9.6 11.6 133.2