Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 02:45 PM AEST on Friday 30 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 12 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BLACKALL AND RETREAT AND POSSIBLE AT ISISFORD FROM SATURDAY MORNING 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 occurring along the Barcoo River at Blackall. As these flows approach Isisford Post Office, minor flooding is possible from Saturday morning. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River at Retreat, further rises are possible with forecast rainfall and as upstream flows arrive. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Friday into Saturday, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding. 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 be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and 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. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 3.35 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Saturday morning. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.80 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) into Saturday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall and 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 Saturday 31 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.97,steady,2:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,1.64,steady,2:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.27,steady,2:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.35,steady,12:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,2.80,falling,2:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,12:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.48,steady,2:00 pm Fri 30/10/26 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.