Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 02:51 PM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 12

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT FROM WEDNESDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM WEDNESDAY
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 Wednesday.
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 expected to have eased at Glenlock. River rises are reaching the Retreat area, where moderate flooding is possible.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.63 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat may reach near the moderate flood level (4.50 m) during Wednesday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 1.81 metres and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM may reach the minor flood level (3.00 m) from around Wednesday as floodwaters arrive from the Barcoo River.

Thomson River at Jundah:
Cancellation

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 Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.14,Steady,01:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.42,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.45,Steady,01:54 PM TUE 16/04/24
Jordan R at Glencoe Alert,0.54,Steady,12:57 AM TUE 16/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.09,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Isisford,3.13,Falling,06:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,2.65,Falling,07:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Glenlock,4.20,Rising,06:30 AM TUE 16/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.63,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,1.81,Rising,01:24 PM TUE 16/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,02:00 PM TUE 16/04/24

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 12:58 PM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 30

MAJOR FLOODING AT ROCKY TO EASE TO MODERATE DURING TUESDAY AFTERNOON
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE
No significant rainfall has been observed in the past few days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the lower Warrego River between Cunnamulla Bridge and Rocky on Tuesday. The flood peak along the Warrego River will travel into New South Wales in the next few days. A moderate flood warning is current for the New South Wales section of the Warrego River.

Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the Warrego River downstream of Charleville between Cunnamulla Bridge and Rocky.
No observations are available for the Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge, however it is estimated that the river level remains about 7.50 metres and falling slowly, above the moderate flood level.
The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (7.00 m) during Tuesday, and may fall below the moderate flood level (7.00 m) during Wednesday.

The Warrego River at Rocky is currently at 5.00 metres and falling slowly, at the major flood level (5.00 metres).
The Warrego River at Rocky is likely to fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) Tuesday afternoon. The river level is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) into Thursday.

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 Wednesday 17 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,1.96,Falling,12:17 PM TUE 16/04/24
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,4.09,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Warrego R at Wallen TM,5.07,Steady,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Br,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,7.12,Falling,12:00 PM TUE 16/04/24
Warrego R at Rocky,5.00,Steady,06:55 AM TUE 16/04/24

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Final Flood Warning For The Dawson River
Issued at 10:27 AM EST on Tuesday 16 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 9

RIVER LEVELS HAVE EASED BELOW MINOR ALONG THE DAWSON RIVER DOWNSTREAM OF THEODORE
Floodwaters continue to slowly ease along the lower reaches of the Dawson River, where the flood peak is currently downstream of Baralaba in the Boolburra area.
There remains a chance of showers for the next few days, however no significant rainfall is forecast.

Dawson River downstream of Theodore:
No further flooding is expected in the Dawson River downstream of Theodore.
No current river level observations are available for Moura. However based on nearby observations the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (6.00 metres) and falling.
The Dawson River at Moura is expected to remain below the minor flood level (6.00 m) during the next few days.

No current river level observations are available for Baralaba. However based on the nearby observations the river level is estimated to be around 3.50 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 metres).
The Dawson River at Baralaba is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the next few days.

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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Dawson R at Utopia Downs TM,1.78,Steady,12:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Tarana Crossing Alert,1.19,Steady,08:07 AM TUE 16/04/24
Juandah Ck at Windamere TM,0.69,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Taroom TM,1.47,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Gyranda Weir TM,0.21,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Theodore Weir TM,6.38,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Moura,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Dawson R at Moura Weir TM,0.40,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Mimosa Ck at Karamea Alert,1.41,Steady,08:53 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Baralaba,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Dawson R at Baralaba TW TM,3.26,Falling,09:48 AM TUE 16/04/24
Kroombit Ck at Kroombit Dam HW TM,-12.40,Steady,10:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Kroombit Creek at Biloela,0.00,Steady,07:45 AM TUE 16/04/24
Callide Creek at Jambin,0.00,Steady,09:41 AM TUE 16/04/24
Callide Ck at Goovigen TM,0.52,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Don R at Rannes TM,1.57,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Dawson R at Knebworth TM,4.49,Falling,09:23 AM TUE 16/04/24
Fitzroy R at Riverslea TM,13.41,Steady,09:00 AM TUE 16/04/24
Port Alma Tide TM,2.12,Steady,09:59 AM TUE 16/04/24

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.