Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson And Barcoo Rivers
Issued at 01:42 PM EST on Monday 10 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ISISFORD AND RETREAT
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT CAMOOLA PARK FROM TUESDAY AND POSSIBLE AT LONGREACH FROM THURSDAY
Significant rainfall totals have been observed over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers catchment during the last week.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Isisford and Retreat. As floodwater extends downstream, minor flooding is likely at Camoola Park from Tuesday and is possible at Longreach from Thursday along the Thomson River. Flood waters will continue to move downstream over the week.
Further showers and thunderstorms are possible for the next few days.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Thomson River.
As of 7:00 am Monday morning, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was 1.30 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (2.0 m).
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Tuesday as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 1.68 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (3.30 m).
The Thomson River at Longreach may reach the minor flood level (3.30 m) during Thursday.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford is currently at 4.40 metres and steady, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Monday into Tuesday.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.86 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) during Monday into Tuesday. Further rises are possible as floodwaters 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 Tuesday 11 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,5.02,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Landsborough R at Muttaburra,5.50,Rising,09:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Thomson R at Camoola Park,1.30,Rising,06:55 AM MON 10/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.68,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.78,Falling,01:09 PM MON 10/02/25
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Barcoo R at Coolagh,3.10,Falling,06:30 AM MON 10/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,4.40,Steady,12:20 PM MON 10/02/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.65,Falling,07:00 AM MON 10/02/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,3.50,Rising,04:55 PM SUN 09/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.86,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.41,Steady,12:00 PM MON 10/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.47,Steady,01:00 PM MON 10/02/25
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
Mooga (26.354°S, 149.0119°E, 414m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny morning. Slight chance of a shower during this afternoon and evening. The chance of a thunderstorm during this afternoon and evening. Winds N 15 to 25 km/h tending W/NW 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then tending N/NE 15 to 20 km/h in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 36 to 41.
Forecast for Mooga (26.354°S, 149.0119°E, 414m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary Minimum 22° 22° 21° 22° 21° 20° 15° Maximum 38° 37° 33° 35° 34° 32° 32° Chance of rain 30% 40% 50% 60% 40% 5% 10% Likely amount < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 1-5mm < 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 21
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mooga (26.354°S, 149.0119°E, 414m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:22am EST 5:46am EST 6:52pm EST 7:16pm EST 6:12pm EST 4:03am EST Waxing gibbous
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