Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 11:20 AM AEST on Sunday 25 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 7 MINOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE OCCURRING AT BLACKALL MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY 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. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Barcoo River at Blackall and possible at Retreat overnight Sunday into Monday. Showers and thunderstorms remain possible into next week, which may cause further flooding. The situation is being closely monitored and warning will be updated if necessary. Barcoo River to Isisford: Minor flooding is expected 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 (2.00 m) and rising. The Barcoo River at Blackall is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Sunday. The Barcoo River at Blackall may reach around the bridge level (3.50 m) during Monday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: River level rises are elevated along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford, with minor flooding possible at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.74 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. 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 Monday 26 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.36,steady,10:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,0.87,rising,10:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Barcoo River at Blackall,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.69,Not Available,2:55 pm Thu 22/10/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,10:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,1.74,steady,10:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,9:00 am Sun 25/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.51,steady,10:00 am Sun 25/10/26 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.