Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:27 PM EST on Friday 19 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 15

MINOR FLOODING NOW EASING ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM LATE FRIDAY
Floodwaters along the lower reaches of the Barcoo River peaked at Retreat during Thursday evening. River levels are now easing. Minor flooding is likely at Windorah from late Friday.
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 easing along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 4.09 metres around 5:00 pm Thursday 18 April with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.93 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) over the weekend.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 2.64 metres and steady, 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 Friday. The river level may reach around 4.00 metres during Saturday.

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 Monday 22 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.07,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.39,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.35,Steady,10:54 AM FRI 19/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.05,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.30,Falling,07:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,3.92,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.60,Steady,06:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,2.64,Steady,03:00 AM FRI 19/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,11:00 AM FRI 19/04/24

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 01:57 PM EST on Wednesday 17 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 48

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE, AND POSSIBLE AT GLENGYLE FROM THURSDAY
Widespread rainfall totals were recorded in the upper Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments in late March which has caused elevated river levels and flooding across the catchment. River and creek levels will remain elevated and flooding will continue as the floodwaters continue to slowly move downstream.
No significant rainfall has been recorded since early April. No significant rainfall totals are expected over the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.00 metres and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.05 metres and rising, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

No recent creek level observations are available for Eyre Creek at Glengyle. It is expected that the creek level at Glengyle is above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and rising.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may reach the moderate flood level (3.00 m) from around Thursday as floodwaters continue to 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 Friday 19 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,6.33,Steady,01:00 PM WED 17/04/24
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.60,Steady,01:00 PM WED 17/04/24
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.00,Rising,08:05 AM WED 17/04/24
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.05,Rising,03:05 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.