QLD

Mon 11:16 AEST

Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Thomson River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River And Minor Flood Warning For The Upper Thomson River Issued at 11:16 AM AEST on Monday 09 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 21 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK Along the upper Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park. Along the lower Barcoo River a flood peak is around Glenlock, where minor flooding is occurring. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat. Further rises are likely into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive, where a peak around the moderate flood level is possible at Retreat from Tuesday afternoon. Thomson River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 2.20 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) from overnight Monday into Tuesday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.37 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Thomson River at Camoola Park,2.20,steady,6:00 am Mon 09/11/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.64,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/11/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.15,falling,6:00 am Sun 08/11/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.55,falling,6:30 am Mon 09/11/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,3.37,steady,10:00 am Mon 09/11/26 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.