Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River Issued at 11:33 AM AEST on Tuesday 20 October 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 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. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring at Blackall. Barcoo River to Isisford: Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring 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 around the minor flood level and rising. The Barcoo River at Blackall may peak above the minor flood level (2.00 m) from Tuesday into Wednesday. 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 Wednesday 21 October 2026. Latest River Heights: Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.43,falling,11:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Thomson River at Longreach,0.30,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Barcoo River at Blackall,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.59,Not Available,8:03 pm Thu 15/10/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,3.81,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Barcoo River at Retreat,0.34,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),-0.42,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/10/26 Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,0.53,steady,11:00 am Tue 20/10/26 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.