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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, QueenslandMinor Flood Warning for the Barcoo River
Issued at 2:32 pm EST on Monday 29 November 2021
Flood Warning Number: 14
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BLACKALL, JERICHO AND BARCALDINE DURING TUESDAY
Rainfall totals of up to 25 mm were recorded in the upper Barcoo River catchment in the 24 hours to 2 pm Monday. Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast over the next few days, with possible heavy rainfalls at times particularly with storms.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding may occur along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
There are no current level observations available for Jericho, but river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m). The Jordan River at Jericho may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Tuesday based on forecast rainfall.
There are no current level observations available for Barcaldine, but river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level (3.00 m). The Alice River at Barcaldine may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Tuesday based on forecast rainfall.
No observations are available from the Blackall manual gauge, however based on river levels at the nearby Blackall automatic station river levels peaked at 3.21 m around 8 pm Sunday 28 November, and fell below the minor flood level (2.00 m) early Monday morning. Renewed river rises at Blackall may exceed the minor flood level (2.00 m) Tuesday morning. Further rises are possible during the next few days from forecast rainfall.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
The flood peak is currently downstream of Retreat. Renewed river level rises are possible during the next few days.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.61 metres (below minor) and steady. The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.10 m) during Monday and into Tuesday. However. renewed rises are possible during the next few days which may result in river rises back to the minor flood level later in the week.
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 Tuesday 30 November 2021.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM | 1.34 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM | 1.27 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Thomson R at Bogewong TM | 1.70 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert | 1.05 | Falling | 12:39 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Jordan R at Glencoe Alert | 0.94 | Steady | 10:41 AM MON 29/11/21 |
| Jordan R at Jericho Alert | 2.00 | Rising | 12:05 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM | 3.81 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Barcoo R at Retreat TM | 1.61 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM | 2.62 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
| Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM | -0.40 | Steady | 12:00 PM MON 29/11/21 |
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.