Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
7 FEBRUARY 2025 14:30 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 02:30 PM EST on Friday 07 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT ISISFORD
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT RETREAT EARLY NEXT WEEK
Significant rainfall totals have been observed over upper part of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers catchment during the last few days. River level rises have been observed along the upper stretches of the Barcoo River, with minor flooding have been observed at Blackall, which has now eased. The flood peak is now located just past Isisford, where minor flooding is easing. Flood waters will continue to move downstream over the next week.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible for the next few days.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No current river level observations are available for the Barcoo River at Blackall, however, based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford is currently at 4.24 metres and falling, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford is expected to fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday afternoon.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is likely along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 0.50 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.14 m) early next week. Further rises are possible as flood waters arrive from upstream.
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 Saturday 08 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,4.97,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Thomson R at Camoola Park,0.50,Steady,03:00 PM THU 06/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.62,Falling,01:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,4.24,Falling,12:05 PM FRI 07/02/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,3.00,Steady,07:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,0.50,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 07/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.49,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 07/02/25
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.