Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:25 PM EST on Thursday 18 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 14
MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT LATE THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM LATE 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 likely at Windorah from late Thursday.
A flood peak along the lower Barcoo River is approaching Retreat where a moderate flood peak is possible late 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 4.04 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 metres) late Thursday.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 2.36 metres and rising, 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 Thursday. The river level may reach around 4.10 metres during Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.
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 Friday 19 April 2024.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.10,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.40,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.35,Falling,11:45 AM THU 18/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.06,Falling,11:05 AM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.70,Falling,07:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Glenlock,4.25,Falling,06:30 PM WED 17/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,4.05,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Rising,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,2.36,Rising,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
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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WintonNow31.5°cFeels Like:34.0°Wind:N 0km/hGusts:0km/hHumidity:43%20°Min34°MaxToday in WintonPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower and the chance of a thunderstorm in the SE from late this morning. Winds E/NE 15 to 20 km/h turning S/SE in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.Tomorrow20°Min34°MaxMostly sunny day. The chance of a thunderstorm in the NE in the late afternoon and evening. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h turning S 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 21 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30. -
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower and the chance of a thunderstorm in the SE from late this morning. Winds E/NE 15 to 20 km/h turning S/SE in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Winton (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary Minimum 20° 20° 15° 12° 14° 17° 17° Maximum 34° 34° 31° 30° 32° 33° 34° Chance of rain 30% 5% 5% 5% 10% 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 High - - - 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 19
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Winton 12-month Rainfall ForecastAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMar20242025878878687765105012 - 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 1414.0 °C 33.9 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Apr 1514.7 °C 33.4 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Apr 1617.4 °C 33.9 °C 0.0 mmWednesday
Apr 1718.8 °C 33.0 °C 0.0 mmThursday
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Winton minimum temp history (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 35.3° 03/04/2024 Coldest this month 7.6° 11/04/2024 Hottest on record 40.0 12/04/2003 Coldest on record 8.2 30/04/2004 Hottest this year 43.4° 01/01/2024 Coldest this year 7.6° 11/04/2024 Long term average 33.0° Long term average 17.5° Average this month 33.0° Average this month 16.8° Hottest April On Record Avg. max. temp. 35.4° 2014 Coldest April on record Avg. min. temp. 14.1° 2008 Winton rainfall history (22.3913°S, 143.0381°E, 182m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 0.0mm 01/04/2024 Total This Month 0.0mm
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Average Rainfall To Apr 244.9mm 22.4 day(s) Total For 2024 339.0mm 26.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 277.4mm 23.0 day(s) Wettest Day 100.0mm Jan27 Lowest Temperature 7.6°C Apr11 Highest Temperature 43.4°C Jan 1 -
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Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 38.0 36.7 35.8 33.0 28.5 25.0 25.2 27.8 32.0 36.1 37.9 39.2 32.9 Mean Min (°C) 24.5 23.0 21.4 17.5 13.0 9.7 8.8 9.7 14.3 18.6 21.7 23.7 17.1 Mean Rain (mm) 88.9 71.7 63.5 20.8 10.6 19.2 17.0 11.0 7.5 9.9 27.1 35.4 385.3 Mean Rain Days 8.0 7.1 5.0 2.3 2.8 2.6 2.0 1.2 1.5 2.5 5.0 6.1 46.2