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.
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SE during the morning and afternoon. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. Winds SE 25 to 35 km/h tending S 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Daytime maximum temperatures around 30.
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