Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 02:41 PM AEST on Thursday 29 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 11 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BLACKALL AND RETREAT Rainfall over the last week across the upper reaches of the Barcoo River catchment has resulted in river level rises and areas of flooding. Minor flooding is estimated to be slowly falling along the Barcoo River at Blackall, further rises are possible with forecast rainfall and as upstream flows arrive. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat, with further rises possible as upstream flows arrive. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible over the next few days, which may cause further river level rises. Barcoo River to Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford. No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to have peaked above the minor flood level (2.00 m) Tuesday afternoon, and is now slowly falling. The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall and as upstream flows arrive. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.98 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,3.06,steady,2:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,1.61,steady,2:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.22,steady,2:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,2.98,steady,2:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,12:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.48,steady,2:00 pm Thu 29/10/26 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.