Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:27 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15
MINOR FLOODING NOW EASING ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM LATE FRIDAY
Floodwaters along the lower reaches of the Barcoo River peaked at Retreat during Thursday evening. River levels are now easing. Minor flooding is likely at Windorah from late Friday.
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 easing along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 4.09 metres around 5:00 pm Thursday 18 April with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.93 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 2.64 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (3.0 m).
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is likely to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) late Friday. The river level may reach around 4.00 metres during Saturday.
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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 22 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.07,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.39,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.35,Steady,10:54 AM FRI 19/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.05,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.30,Falling,07:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,3.92,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.60,Steady,06:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,2.64,Steady,03:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
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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TODAY21° 33° mostly cloudy Chance of rain: 20% Likely amount: < 1mm First
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KidstonNow21.5°cFeels Like:24.1°Wind:E 4km/hGusts:6km/hHumidity:87%21°Min33°MaxToday in KidstonPartly cloudy. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h.Tomorrow20°Min32°MaxSunny. Winds SE 15 to 25 km/h increasing to 25 to 35 km/h in the morning. Overnight temperatures falling to between 14 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 27 to 32. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h.
Forecast for Kidston (18.8987°S, 144.131°E, 540m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 21° 20° 17° 18° 19° 20° 20° Maximum 33° 32° 31° 32° 33° 34° 33° Chance of rain 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - 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 15
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Kidston 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025988888786878105012 - 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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This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Tuesday
Apr 1622.5 °C 32.3 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1722.9 °C 33.6 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Apr 1820.9 °C 33.9 °C 0.0 mmFriday
Apr 1920.4 °C 33.2 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
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Kidston minimum temp history (18.8987°S, 144.131°E, 540m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.1° 06/04/2024 Coldest this month 14.2° 12/04/2024 Hottest on record 38.9 06/04/2015 Coldest on record 9.6 30/04/2017 Hottest this year 36.9° 06/01/2024 Coldest this year 14.2° 12/04/2024 Long term average 33.0° Long term average 19.4° Average this month 33.0° Average this month 19.9° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 34.4° 2015 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 15.6° 2008 Kidston rainfall history (18.8987°S, 144.131°E, 540m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 2.2mm 20/04/2024 Total This Month 2.2mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 626.5mm 43.4 day(s) Total For 2024 1172.0mm 62.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 934.2mm 48.0 day(s) Wettest Day 103.4mm Jan10 Lowest Temperature 14.2°C Apr12 Highest Temperature 36.9°C Jan 6 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 33.9 33.4 33.6 33.0 30.4 28.8 28.7 30.4 33.7 36.2 36.8 36.3 32.9 Mean Min (°C) 23.4 22.8 22.0 19.4 16.6 14.1 13.3 13.7 17.0 20.5 22.8 23.7 19.1 Mean Rain (mm) 267.1 208.5 127.7 23.2 14.2 6.6 11.2 1.5 4.6 12.4 73.9 130.9 850.7 Mean Rain Days 15.8 13.3 10.6 3.7 1.8 1.2 1.3 0.2 1.0 2.7 6.8 9.8 67.0