Flood Warning for the Thomson Barcoo Cooper
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Initial Minor Flood Warning for the Barcoo River
Issued at 3:43 pm EST on Wednesday 5 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BLACKALL
Rainfall totals of up to 130 mm have been recorded in the Blackall River catchment in the 24 hours to 3:00 pm Wednesday. River level rises and minor flooding have been observed along the Barcoo River at Blackall.
Further showers and thunderstorm are forecast for the next few days. The situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is expected to be occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
No current river level observations are available for the Barcoo River at Blackall, however based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is expected to be around a peak near the minor flood level (2.00 m). The Barcoo River at Blackall may remain around the minor flood level (2.00 m) until Thursday morning. Further rises are possible.
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 Thursday 06 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM | 1.33 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 0.29 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Thomson R at Bogewong TM | 1.69 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM | 3.81 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Barcoo R at Retreat TM | 0.51 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 2.62 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | -0.41 | Steady | 03:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
| Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM | 0.50 | Steady | 01:00 PM WED 05/02/25 |
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.