Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Barcoo River Issued at 12:43 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 16 MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT ISISFORD FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT RETREAT Rainfall over the last week across the upper reaches of the Barcoo River catchment has resulted in river level rises and areas of flooding. Along the Barcoo River, renewed river level rises are occurring at Coolagh. Minor flooding is continuing at Isisford, where moderate flooding is likely from Wednesday afternoon as upstream flows continue to arrive. Along the lower Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Retreat. Further rises are possible over the coming week as upstream flows continue to arrive. Barcoo River to Isisford: Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at 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 below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling. The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m). The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.27 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Tuesday into Wednesday. Further rises are expected as upstream flows arrive, where the river level is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) from Wednesday afternoon. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.04 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the remainder of Tuesday and into Wednesday. Further rises are likely 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 12:30 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Barcoo River at Coolagh,5.40,rising,6:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.75,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,4.27,steady,5:55 am Tue 03/11/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.95,steady,6:05 am Tue 03/11/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,3.04,steady,9:00 am Tue 03/11/26 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.