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  • Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Wed 27 Mar 2024

    Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
      
    Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River 
    Issued at 10:55 AM EST on Wednesday 27 March 2024
    Flood Warning Number: 5
    
    MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT RETREAT
     No significant rainfall has been recorded in the Barcoo River catchment in the 24 hours to 9:00 am Wednesday. River and creek level rises are occurring throughout the upper catchments, with minor flooding occurring at Retreat.
     Further rainfall and thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days, which may cause further river level rises. A Flood Watch is current for South West Queensland, including the Thomson, Barcoo, and Cooper catchments. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
    
    Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
    Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
    The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.50 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) for the next few days.
    
    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 12:00 pm EST on Friday 29 March 2024.
    
    Latest River Heights:
    Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,3.62,Steady,09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.80,Steady,10:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.25,Steady,07:55 AM WED 27/03/24
    Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.25,Steady,10:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Barcoo R at Retreat TM,2.50,Steady,10:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,2.61,Steady,09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) TM,1.55,Rising,09:24 AM WED 27/03/24
    Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.58,Steady,10:00 AM WED 27/03/24
    
    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.