Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek
Issued at 03:47 PM EST on Friday 28 February 2020
Flood Watch Number: 27

Major flooding is possible overnight Friday at Isisford on the Barcoo River, whilst renewed rises and Minor flooding is occurring again at Blackall. Minor flooding on the Cooper Creek at Windorah will continue through the weekend.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend.

Thomson River:
Small river level rises are occurring in the upper parts of the Thomson River catchment following rainfall recorded a few days ago. River levels downstream of Longreach through to Jundah remain below minor and continue to slowly ease.
The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 1.68 metres (below minor) and steady.

There are no observations for the Stonehenge manual gauge. However based on the automatic gauge river levels should be below minor and falling.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 2.35 metres (below minor) and steady.

Barcoo River to Isisford:
Small rises and minor flooding is occurring along the upper Barcoo River through to Blackall during Friday. Minor to Moderate flood levels are occurring between Coolagh and Isisford.
River height observations are not available for the manual station at Blackall. However, based on the automatic gauge minor flood levels (above 2.9 metres) are rising during Friday.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) going into the weekend as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.

The Barcoo River at Isisford is currently at 5.87 metres (moderate flood) and rising.
The Barcoo River at Isisford may reach the major flood level (6.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flood levels are slowly rising at Wahroongha during Friday as upstream floodwaters arrive from the upper Barcoo River.
River height observations are not available for the manual station at Retreat. However, based on the automatic gauge river levels are expected to be below the minor flood level (3.0 metres).
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain below the minor flood level (3.00 m) through the weekend.

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Long Crossing) is currently at 3.51 metres (minor flood) and steady.
Minor flooding is expected to continue on the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Long Crossing) over the weekend.

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 05:00 pm EST on Sunday 01 March 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,2.92,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.68,Steady,03:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,1.69,Steady,03:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Thomson R at Jundah,2.35,Steady,12:35 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,4.65,Rising,03:37 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Duneira Alert,1.10,Steady,01:30 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Blackall,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Barcoo R at Coolagh,5.00,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Jordan R at Glencoe Alert,1.04,Steady,01:08 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Isisford,5.87,Rising,12:30 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Oma,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,3.85,Rising,02:35 PM FRI 28/02/20
Barcoo R at Glenlock,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Barcoo R at Retreat,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,3.51,Steady,03:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.14,Steady,12:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Cooper Ck at Durham Downs,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.25,Steady,02:00 PM FRI 28/02/20

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Bulloo River
Issued at 02:00 PM EST on Friday 28 February 2020
Flood Watch Number: 8

Moderate flooding is occurring at Quilpie. River level rises are expected downstream into the coming weekend.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the weekend.

Bulloo River to Quilpie:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Bulloo River to Quilpie.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is currently at 4.59 metres and rising. The river will stay around the bridge level 4.6m during Friday with further small rises during the weekend.
The Bulloo River at Quilpie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Friday and through the weekend.

Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie:
Minor flooding is occuring along the Bulloo River downstream of Quilpie.
At 11:50am on Friday, the Bulloo River at Thargomindah was 3.16 metres and rising.
The river level at Thargomindah may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend and into next week, with further rises to moderate flood level during next 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 02:00 pm EST on Saturday 29 February 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Bulloo R at Quilpie TM,4.59,Rising,01:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Bulloo R at Autumnvale TM,4.55,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 28/02/20
Bulloo R at Thargomindah,3.16,Rising,11:50 AM FRI 28/02/20

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 12:01 PM EST on Friday 28 February 2020
Flood Watch Number: 1

Minor flooding may occur at St Anns on the Suttor River during Friday evening.
River level rises have been observed in the upper Belyando and upper Suttor Rivers as a result of rainfall during last weekend and early parts of this week.
No significant rainfall has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9am Friday. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding may occur along the Suttor River at St Anns following recorded river level rises along the upper Belyando and upper Suttor Rivers, and Mistake Creek.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.75 metres and steady.
River levels at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Friday evening.

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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 02 March 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Alpha Ck at Rivington Alert,0.17,Rising,08:14 AM FRI 28/02/20
Alpha Ck at Alpha,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Belyando R at Albro,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Belyando R at Belyando Crossing TM,4.86,Falling,11:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Suttor R at St Anns Alert,3.75,Falling,11:47 AM FRI 28/02/20
Suttor R at St Anns TM,3.76,Rising,11:00 AM FRI 28/02/20

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Warrego River Downstream Of Charleville (Qld)
Issued at 10:58 AM EST on Friday 28 February 2020
Flood Watch Number: 14

Major flood levels on the lower Warrego River are currently in the Wallen area on Friday morning, with major flooding expected further downstream at Cunnamulla Bridge during Friday. Major flood levels will develop downstream to the New South Wales border later in the weekend or early next week.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Warrego River to Charleville:
Minor flood levels continue to slowly ease during Friday along the upper Warrego River upstream of Charleville between Biddenham and the 27 Mile Garden.
The Warrego River at Augathella will remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

The Warrego River at Charleville is currently at 2.62 metres (below minor) and falling.
The Warrego River at Charleville will remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday.

Langlo and Ward Rivers:
Moderate flood levels continue to slowly ease along the Langlo and Ward Rivers during Friday morning, with levels at Warilda expected to remain high going into the weekend as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.
Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
The major flood peak remains in the Wallen area during Friday morning. Major flood levels are expected further downstream at Cunnamulla Bridge during Friday.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is currently at 7.91 metres (moderate flood) and falling.
The Warrego River at Bakers Bend is expected to fall below the moderate flood level (7.00 m) during Saturday.

The Warrego River at Wyandra peaked at 8.85 metres around 11:00 am Thursday 27 February and is currently at 8.67 metres (moderate flood) and steady.
The Warrego River at Wyandra is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Saturday afternoon.

The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge is currently at 7.30 metres (moderate flood) and rising.
The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge is expected to exceed the major flood level (8.00 m) late Friday morning. The river level is expected to peak between 9.40 and 9.70 metres late Saturday afternoon.

The river level observations are not available for the Warrego River at Rocky, however river levels at this stage are expected to be below the minor flood level (2.50 m) and rising.
The Warrego River at Rocky is likely to exceed the minor flood level (2.50 m) late Friday.

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 11:00 am EST on Saturday 29 February 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.84,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Nive R at Biddenham TM,2.05,Falling,09:10 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at The 27 Mile Garden Alert,2.41,Falling,10:34 AM FRI 28/02/20
Bradleys Gully at Raceview Alert,-0.05,Falling,10:04 AM FRI 28/02/20
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,-0.05,Falling,10:08 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,2.62,Falling,10:48 AM FRI 28/02/20
Langlo R at Warilda,4.75,Steady,06:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,5.53,Steady,10:15 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,7.91,Falling,10:51 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Murweh,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,8.67,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Wallen TM,9.59,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Br,7.30,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,7.21,Rising,10:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Warrego R at Rocky,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:55 AM EST on Friday 28 February 2020
Flood Watch Number: 15

River levels at Birdsville may exceed minor flood levels late in the weekend or early next week.
No significant rainfall is forecast during the weekend.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
River levels may exceed the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway late Friday or early in the weekend.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
The flood peak is currently between Roseberth and Birdsville.
No observations are available for Birdsville manual gauge, however the DEWNR automatic gauge shows floodwaters have reached the Birdsville area (below minor) with river levels rising very slowly.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) late in the weekend or early next 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 11:00 am EST on Monday 02 March 2020.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.18,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 28/02/20
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,1.71,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 28/02/20

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.