Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:25 PM EST on Thursday 18 April 2024
Flood Warning Number: 14

MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE ALONG THE BARCOO RIVER AT RETREAT LATE THURSDAY
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH FROM LATE THURSDAY
Flooding is no longer occurring along the lower reaches of the Thomson River, whilst floodwaters along the lower reaches of the Barcoo River are approaching Retreat. Minor flooding is likely at Windorah from late Thursday.
A flood peak along the lower Barcoo River is approaching Retreat where a moderate flood peak is possible late Thursday.
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:
Moderate flooding may occur along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. Minor flooding is continuing at Glenlock.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 4.04 metres and rising, above the minor flood level (2.14 m).
The Barcoo River at Retreat may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 metres) late Thursday.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is currently at 2.36 metres and rising, 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 Thursday. The river level may reach around 4.10 metres during Friday. Peak forecasts will be provided once upstream peaks are observed.

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 Friday 19 April 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.10,Falling,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.40,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.35,Falling,11:45 AM THU 18/04/24
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.06,Falling,11:05 AM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.70,Falling,07:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Barcoo R at Glenlock,4.25,Falling,06:30 PM WED 17/04/24
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,4.05,Rising,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.62,Rising,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,2.36,Rising,12:00 PM THU 18/04/24
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.55,Steady,11:00 AM THU 18/04/24

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.