Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:52 PM EST on Saturday 08 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT RETREAT EARLY NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT CAMOOLA PARK FROM WEDNESDAY
Significant rainfall totals have been observed over upper parts of the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers catchment during the last few days.
Along the Barcoo River, the flood peak is now downstream of Isisford. Along the Thomson River, river levels are peaking upstream at Bowen Downs. 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) from Wednesday.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding has eased along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford is currently at 2.60 metres and falling, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Barcoo River at Isisford is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is likely along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 0.49 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to reach the minor flood level (2.14 m) early next week. Further rises are possible as flood waters arrive 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 03:00 pm EST on Sunday 09 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,5.20,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.54,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Barcoo R at Coolagh,4.50,Falling,06:35 AM SAT 08/02/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,3.81,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Barcoo R at Isisford,2.60,Falling,06:15 AM SAT 08/02/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,2.90,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,0.49,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,-0.42,Steady,09:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,0.48,Steady,11:00 AM SAT 08/02/25
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
Mount Bindango (26.4222°S, 148.3974°E, 428m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly clear. Slight chance of a shower near the New South Wales border, becoming less likely later tonight. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the SW. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.
Forecast for Mount Bindango (26.4222°S, 148.3974°E, 428m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary Minimum 20° 20° 20° 22° 22° 21° 21° Maximum 35° 37° 37° 37° 36° 34° 36° Chance of rain 5% 5% 20% 70% 60% 50% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate 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 17
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Bindango (26.4222°S, 148.3974°E, 428m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:20am EST 5:44am EST 6:54pm EST 7:18pm EST 3:40pm EST 12:59am EST Waxing gibbous
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