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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TODAY20° 34° mostly cloudy Chance of rain: 10% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 6:18am EST 6:40am EST 6:13pm EST 6:36pm EST NOW30.6° Feels Like: 30.0° Relative Humidity: 51% Dew: 19.3° Wind: SE 20km/h Gust: 26km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1015.0hPa -
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RichmondNow30.5°cFeels Like:30.0°Wind:SE 17km/hGusts:32km/hHumidity:47%20°Min34°MaxToday in RichmondPartly cloudy. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.Tomorrow20°Min34°MaxMostly sunny morning. The chance of a thunderstorm in the W in the late afternoon and evening. Light winds becoming E/SE 15 to 25 km/h in the morning then tending S/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Richmond (20.7288°S, 143.1413°E, 213m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 20° 20° 18° 14° 14° 17° 18° Maximum 34° 34° 31° 29° 30° 32° 33° Chance of rain 10% 20% 30% 5% 5% 5% 10% 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 - - - 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 17
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Richmond 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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Richmond minimum temp history (20.7288°S, 143.1413°E, 213m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 34.9° 03/04/2024 Coldest this month 12.0° 13/04/2024 Hottest on record 39.0 01/04/1998 Coldest on record 4.1 29/04/2017 Hottest this year 42.4° 23/01/2024 Coldest this year 12.0° 13/04/2024 Long term average 33.6° Long term average 18.0° Average this month 33.2° Average this month 17.2° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 35.4° 2014 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 13.0° 2008 Richmond rainfall history (20.7288°S, 143.1413°E, 213m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 1.6mm 17/04/2024 Total This Month 1.6mm
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