Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:25 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.