QLD
Thu 11:10 AEST
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Re-issued to correct title
Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:10 AM AEST on Thursday 22 October 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4
MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE OCCURRING AT BLACKALL
Rainfall during the last few days across the upper reaches of the Barcoo River catchment has resulted in river level rises along the Barcoo River at Blackall. The river level at Blackall is estimated to have peaked during Wednesday evening with minor flooding.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Barcoo River at Blackall.
No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level and slowly falling.
The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Thursday evening.
Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 October 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.86,steady,10:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Thomson River at Longreach,0.30,steady,10:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Barcoo River at Blackall,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.59,Not Available,11:55 pm Tue 20/10/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,10:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,0.33,steady,10:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,9:00 am Thu 22/10/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.52,steady,10:00 am Thu 22/10/26
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.