Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
6 DECEMBER 2023 10:49 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 10:49 AM EST on Wednesday 06 December 2023
Flood Warning Number: 7
RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT ON THE LOWER BARCOO RIVER OVER THE WEEKEND
Rainfall from last week caused river level rises along the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area. These floodwaters are still travelling downstream and flood peak is approaching Retreat, where minor flooding is possible during this weekend. No significant rainfall has been recorded across the Barcoo River catchment over the last few days. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.52 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days, with minor flooding possible over the weekend with the arrival of the floodwaters from upstream.
Barcoo River at Blackall:
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 11:00 am EST on Friday 08 December 2023.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,3.50,Steady,07:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Landsborough R at Muttaburra,0.75,Rising,09:29 AM WED 06/12/23
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.84,Steady,08:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),0.29,Steady,09:18 AM WED 06/12/23
Barcoo R at Blackall,0.93,Falling,09:18 AM WED 06/12/23
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.53,Steady,08:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.15,Falling,06:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,1.52,Steady,08:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,-0.03,Steady,09:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,09:00 AM WED 06/12/23
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,-0.07,Steady,08:00 AM WED 06/12/23
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.