Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers
Issued at 02:38 PM EST on Sunday 09 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM SUNDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK FROM TUESDAY
Significant rainfall totals have been observed over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers catchment during the last week.
Along the Barcoo River, the flood peak is now downstream of Isisford. Along the Thomson River, river level peaks are towards upstream of Muttaburra. Flood waters will continue to move downstream over the next week.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible for the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Thomson River.
No recent observations are available for the Thomson River at Camoola Park, however the river level at Camoola Park is expected to be below the minor flood level (2.0 m).
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Tuesday as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is likely along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.31 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.14 m) during Sunday evening. Further rises are possible as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Barcoo River at Isisford:
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 Monday 10 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,4.95,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.61,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.95,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Barcoo R at Coolagh,3.80,Falling,06:30 AM SUN 09/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,3.00,Rising,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,3.05,Rising,06:00 PM SAT 08/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,1.31,Rising,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,12:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.48,Steady,01:00 PM SUN 09/02/25
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.
Forecast
Mitchell (26.4877°S, 147.975°E, 338m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of a shower in the SE in the late afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Winds N/NE 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 27 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Mitchell (26.4877°S, 147.975°E, 338m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary Minimum 20° 21° 22° 22° 22° 22° 19° Maximum 37° 37° 37° 36° 37° 35° 32° Chance of rain 10% 60% 80% 90% 90% 30% 20% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 2
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Mitchell (26.4877°S, 147.975°E, 338m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:24am EST 5:49am EST 6:56pm EST 7:20pm EST 5:32pm EST 3:04am EST Waxing gibbous
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