Weather Warning
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the lower Barcoo River
Issued at 8:15 AM EST on Saturday 23 Nov 2024.
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RETREAT
Recent rainfall has caused river and creek level rises across the Barcoo River catchment, with minor flooding occurring in the lower Barcoo at Retreat.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast over the weekend. However, further shower and thunderstorm activity from early in the coming week may cause further river and creek level rises.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM | 0.19 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 0.29 | Steady | 06:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert | 1.00 | Steady | 07:53 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Jordan R at Glencoe Alert | 0.54 | Steady | 08:01 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM | 3.81 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Barcoo R at Retreat TM | 2.90 | Falling | 07:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 2.61 | Steady | 06:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | -0.41 | Steady | 06:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |
| Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM | -0.09 | Steady | 07:00 AM SAT 23/11/24 |