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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TOMORROW21° 26° heavy showers Chance of rain: 80% Likely amount: 10-20mm First
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LimestoneNow25.5°cFeels Like:27.7°Wind:E 13km/hGusts:15km/hHumidity:81%21°Min26°MaxToday in LimestoneCloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the SW. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending E/SE in the morning then tending S/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 27.Tomorrow21°Min26°MaxCloudy. Very high chance of showers in the S, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm. Winds S 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 13 and 17 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 20s. -
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Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain, most likely from the late morning. The chance of a thunderstorm. Heavy falls possible in the SW. Winds S/SE 15 to 20 km/h tending E/SE in the morning then tending S/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching 21 to 27.
Forecast for Limestone (23.6373°S, 150.4435°E, 301m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 21° 17° 18° 18° 19° 18° 17° Maximum 26° 23° 26° 27° 29° 29° 29° Chance of rain 80% 80% 40% 30% 20% 5% 20% Likely amount 10-20mm 5-10mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High 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 12
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Limestone 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025887776557678105012 - 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 Monday
Apr 1519.4 °C 27.5 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 1619.3 °C 29.0 °C 2.2 mmWednesday
Apr 1720.9 °C 25.0 °C 0.0 mmThursday
Apr 1821.1 °C 28.6 °C 1.0 mmFriday
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Limestone minimum temp history (23.6373°S, 150.4435°E, 301m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 31.5° 03/04/2024 Coldest this month 12.2° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 35.4 01/04/1942 Coldest on record 4.7 30/04/1952 Hottest this year 37.4° 03/03/2024 Coldest this year 12.2° 11/04/2024 Long term average 28.8° Long term average 18.0° Average this month 28.3° Average this month 19.6° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 30.5° 2002 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 14.7° 1944 Limestone rainfall history (23.6373°S, 150.4435°E, 301m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 53.4mm 06/04/2024 Total This Month 89.6mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 414.4mm 39.9 day(s) Total For 2024 276.2mm 45.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 303.2mm 30.0 day(s) Wettest Day 53.4mm Apr 6 Lowest Temperature 12.2°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 37.4°C Mar 3 -
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