Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Saturday 24 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 MINOR FLOODING ESTIMATED TO BE RISING AT BLACKALL MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY 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 rising along the Barcoo River at Blackall and possible at Retreat overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 estimated to be rising 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 likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and may reach around the bridge level (3.50 m) during the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: River level rises are occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford, with minor flooding possible at Retreat. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.83 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the minor flood level (2.14 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. 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 Sunday 25 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.43,steady,11:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,0.29,steady,11:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/10/26 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,11:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,1.83,steady,11:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,9:00 am Sat 24/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.50,steady,11:00 am Sat 24/10/26 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.