Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 11:41 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 2 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 be approaching a peak 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 rising. The Barcoo River at Blackall may peak near 2.40 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday. 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 Thursday 22 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.10,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,0.29,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/10/26 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,11:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,0.34,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.52,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/10/26 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.