Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:45 PM EST on Saturday 15 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11
MODERATE FLOODING ALONG THOMSON RIVER PEAKING AT LONGREACH DURING SATURDAY, MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH OVER NEXT FEW DAYS
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG LOWER BARCOO AT RETREAT WITH RENEWED RISES LIKELY DURING SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH LATE THIS COMING WEEK
Significant rainfall totals were observed over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments last week which has led to elevated river levels and flooding.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was last observed Saturday morning at 3.80 metres and falling, above the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) during the remainder of the weekend.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.63 metres and steady around a peak, above the moderate flood level (4.30 m).
The Thomson River at Longreach may remain above the moderate flood level (4.30 m) for the remainder of Saturday and Sunday.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Stonehenge, however, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Monday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
There are no current observations available for the Thomson River at Jundah, however, it is expected that the river level is below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah may exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) during Wednesday. The river level may reach the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. Forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.71 metres and steady, above the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. Renewed rises are likely during Sunday as upstream floodwaters arrive. The river level may reach around 3.50 m overnight Sunday into Monday, with minor flooding.
Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding may occur along the Cooper Creek late in the coming week.
There are no current observations for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel), however, based on upstream gauges it is likely that the river level is currently below the minor flood level as flows arrive from the lower Barcoo River.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) from Thursday as flows arrive from the Thomson River, and combine with flows from the lower Barcoo River. Higher levels are possible, and forecasts will be refined as 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 03:00 pm EST on Sunday 16 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,4.48,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Thomson R at Camoola Park,3.80,Falling,08:00 AM SAT 15/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,4.63,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,2.00,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.30,Falling,07:30 AM SAT 15/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.71,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.09,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.42,Steady,12:00 PM SAT 15/02/25
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.
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Today: Sunny. Winds S 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching around 30.
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