Weather Warning
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland
Minor Flood Warning for the Barcoo River and Cooper Creek
Issued at 12:27 AM EST on Friday 19 Apr 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.
Cooper Creek
Minor flooding is likely along the Cooper Creek.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |