In the matter of the Commissions of Inquiry Act 1950 Commissions of Inquiry Order (No.1) 2011 Queensland Floods Commission of Inquiry
Second Witness Statement of Peter Baddiley Annexure “PB2-8(29)”
PB2-8(29) 1
PB2-8(29) 2 PB2-8 (29)
FLDWARN for the Thomson Barcoo Cooper
1 December 2010 to 31 January 2011
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:48 AM on Wednesday the 1st of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flood levels continue along the Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat. Moderate flooding is occurring at Stonehenge and Jundah along the Thomson River. Windorah should expect Cooper Creek levels to reach around 5.5 metres into the weekend.
THOMSON RIVER
At Camoola Park, minor flood levels continue. Further rises are possible. River levels at Longreach may reach around the minor flood level of 3 metres during Thursday.
Moderate flood levels are occurring at Stonehenge West. At Jundah, moderate flood levels will continue for the rest of this week.
BARCOO RIVER
Minor flooding at Blackall is expected to continue until at least Thursday before receding.
Flood levels are falling between Coolagh and Wahroongha. Major flood levels are occurring between Isisford and Retreat. A peak of around 6.4 metres is expected today at Glenlock.
Major flood levels at Retreat are forecast to reach around 9.5 metres. This is around 8.5 metres on the Retreat manual gauge.
COOPER CREEK
Creek levels will stay high this week as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge with major flood levels continuing. A peak of around 5.5 metres is expected on Friday or Saturday.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Windorah: - 5.5 metres on Friday or Saturday.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 10am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.88m rising 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.7m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.13m steady 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.37m steady 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.3m steady 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 PB2-8(29) 3 Thomson R at Jundah 4.1m steady 06:30 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 4.15m steady 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.71m falling 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.85m steady 05:29 AM WED 01/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.65m steady 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.61m falling 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.34m falling 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 5.5m falling 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 6.25m rising slowly 05:30 AM WED 01/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 8.15m rising 08:00 AM WED 01/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.15m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 01/12/10
*automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:53 AM on Thursday the 2nd of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flood levels continue along the Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat. Moderate flooding continues along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding continues along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with flood levels to reach around 5.5 metres during the weekend.
THOMSON RIVER
Minor flooding continues at Camoola Park. River levels are rising downstream at Longreach which may reach the minor flood level of 3 metres during the next 24 to 48 hours.
Moderate flooding continues at Stonehenge West and at Jundah, with river levels to remain high for the remainder of the week.
BARCOO RIVER
Minor flooding is easing at Blackall. Moderate to major flood levels are also easing between Coolagh and Wahroongha, with a major flood peak currently in the Glenlock area. Major flooding continues to rise downstream at Retreat where river levels are expected to peak around midnight Thursday. At 8am Thursday, the river level at Retreat was 9.44 metres and rising.
COOPER CREEK
Creek levels will remain high during this week as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge at Windorah causing major flooding. At 6am Thursday the creek
PB2-8(29) 4 level was at 5.25 metres with major flooding rising slowly.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Cooper Creek at: Windorah 5.5 metres during the weekend.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 10am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.92m steady 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.6m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.38m rising 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.33m steady 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.33m steady 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.95m steady 07:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 4.15m steady 07:00 AM THU 02/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.43m steady 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.25m falling 06:30 AM THU 02/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.58m steady 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.34m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.02m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha NA Barcoo R at Glenlock 6.45m rising slowly 04:00 AM THU 02/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 9.44m rising 08:00 AM THU 02/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.25m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 02/12/10
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:49 AM on Friday the 3rd of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flood levels continue along the Barcoo River between Glenlock and Retreat, with the flood peak currently in the Retreat area. Moderate flooding continues along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding rising on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with flood levels to reach around 5.5 to 6.0 metres during the weekend.
Further heavy rainfall has been recorded in the upper reaches of the Thomson and Barcoo River catchments. The heaviest 24hr rainfall totals recorded to 9am Friday include Torrens Creek 42mm, Coolagh 63mm, Eastmere 50mm, Duneira 45mm, Blackall 41mm, Barcaldine Weir 32mm, and generally less than 5mm to areas north
PB2-8(29) 5 of Windorah.
THOMSON RIVER
Minor flooding continues at Camoola Park, with river levels slowly rising downstream at Longreach but remaining below minor flood level.
Moderate flooding continues at Stonehenge West and at Jundah, with river levels to remain high for the remainder of the week.
BARCOO RIVER
Renewed stream rises are expected across the upper reaches of the Barcoo and Alice Rivers following heavy rainfall recorded during Thursday. Minor flooding continues to ease at Blackall and at Coolagh.
Moderate to major flood levels are also easing between Isisford and Glenlock, with a major flood peak currently in the Retreat area. At 8am Friday, the river level at Retreat was 10.05 metres and continuing to rise very slowly as river levels near a peak during Friday.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding is rising at Windorah as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge at Windorah causing major flooding. At 6am Friday the creek level was at 5.4 metres and rising.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Cooper Creek at:
Windorah 5.5 to 6.0 metres during the weekend.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms tending to rain at times east of about Longreach, with moderate to heavy falls possible. Isolated showers and afternoon thunderstorms in the west.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 10am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.77m steady 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.45m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.66m steady 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.3m steady 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.22m steady 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) NA Thomson R at Jundah 4.25m rising slowly 07:00 AM FRI 03/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.14m falling 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.9m falling 06:30 AM FRI 03/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.45m steady 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.95m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.74m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 03/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha NA Barcoo R at Glenlock 6.3m falling slowly 05:30 AM FRI 03/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 10.05m rising slowly 08:00 AM FRI 03/12/10
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Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.4m rising 06:00 AM FRI 03/12/10
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:29 AM on Saturday the 4th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flood levels continue in the Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat. Moderate flooding continues along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding is rising on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with flood levels forecast to reach around 5.7 to 6.0 metres during the weekend.
Rainfall has generally eased throughout the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers and Cooper Creek catchment however there was a localised total of 35mm recorded at Isisford in the 24 hours 9am Saturday.
THOMSON RIVER
Minor flooding continues at Camoola Park, with river levels slowly rising downstream at Longreach and will remain below minor flood level. Moderate flooding continues at Stonehenge West and at Jundah, with river levels to remain high into next week.
BARCOO RIVER
Small renewed rises causing minor flooding are being recorded at Coolagh. Rises are not expected to reach the moderate flood level of 5 metres at Coolagh.
Moderate to major flood levels are easing between Isisford and Glenlock. A major flood peak of 10.13 metres was recorded at Retreat during Friday evening with river levels currently steady. River levels at Retreat are expected to begin receding during Saturday afternoon.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding is rising at Windorah as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge causing major flooding. At 6am Saturday the creek level was at 5.52 metres and rising.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Cooper Creek at:
Windorah 5.7 to 6.0 metres during the weekend.
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Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 10am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.79m steady 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.35m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.73m steady 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.28m steady 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.08m steady 04:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 4.25m steady 03:00 PM FRI 03/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.87m falling 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.75m rising slowly 09:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.37m steady 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.71m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.48m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.90m falling slowly 05:30 AM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 10.03m steady 08:00 AM SAT 04/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.52m rising 06:00 AM SAT 04/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:44 AM on Sunday the 5th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Renewed rises and moderate flooding is occurring on the Barcoo River at Coolagh. Moderate to major flood waters continue to ease downstream between Isisford and Retreat, with small renewed rises expected during this week. Moderate flooding continues to ease along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Major flooding is rising on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with flood levels forecast to reach around 5.7 to 6.0 metres during Monday.
THOMSON RIVER
Minor flooding continues to ease at Camoola Park. River levels are easing downstream at Longreach, and will remain below minor flood level. Minor to moderate flooding is easing at Stonehenge West and at Jundah, with river levels to remain high into next week.
BARCOO RIVER
PB2-8(29) 8 Renewed rises and moderate flooding is occurring at Coolagh, which will cause some small renewed rises along the lower Barcoo River during this week.
Moderate to major flood levels are currently easing between Isisford and Retreat. At 8am Sunday the river level at Retreat was 9.44 metres and easing, which is about 7.24 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding is rising at Windorah as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge. At 6am Sunday the creek level was at 5.62 metres and rising slowly.
River levels downstream at Durham Downs are expected to be experiencing minor flooding, with higher levels and moderate flooding expected later this week.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Cooper Creek at:
Windorah 5.7 to 6.0 metres during Monday afternoon.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued by 10am Monday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.55m falling 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.3m falling slowly 04:00 PM SAT 04/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.63m steady 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.26m steady 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.93m steady 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 4.15m falling slowly 07:00 AM SUN 05/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.44m rising 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.2m rising 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.35m steady 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.47m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.31m falling slowly 06:00 PM SAT 04/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha NA Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.5m falling slowly 05:30 AM SUN 05/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 9.44m falling 08:00 AM SUN 05/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.62m rising slowly 06:00 AM SUN 05/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie Auto* NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
PB2-8(29) 9
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:44 AM on Monday the 6th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River, with major flooding easing at Retreat. Minor to moderate flooding continues along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding is nearing a peak on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
THOMSON RIVER
Minor flooding continues to slowly ease at Camoola Park, with below minor river levels also easing downstream at Longreach. Minor to moderate flooding continues between Stonehenge and Jundah, with river levels to remain high during this week.
BARCOO RIVER
Minor to moderate flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River, and major flooding easing at Retreat. Renewed rises and moderate flooding is occurring between Isisford and Oma, with small river rises to propagate along the lower Barcoo River during this week. At 8am Monday the river level at Retreat was 8.43 metres and easing with major flooding, which is about 6.23 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding is nearing a peak during Monday at Windorah as Barcoo and Thomson River flood waters converge. At 6am Monday the creek level was at 5.67 metres and rising very slowly.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected to affect townships downstream from Windorah during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Mostly fine west of about Longreach with high cloud developing and a possible thunderstorm.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.58m steady 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park NA Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.43m steady 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.24m steady 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.77m steady 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah NA Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.5m falling 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.5m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.38m steady 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.93m rising 06:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.31m rising 06:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.8m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.25m falling slowly 05:30 AM MON 06/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 8.43m falling 08:00 AM MON 06/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.67m rising slowly 06:00 AM MON 06/12/10
* denotes automatic station.
PB2-8(29) 10 Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:06 AM on Tuesday the 7th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flood levels are falling along the Barcoo River, with major flooding easing at Retreat. Minor flood levels continue to fall along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding peaked on Monday at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER
Moderate flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River from Isisford to Glenlock. Some renewed rises are occurring but levels will fall through the week. Major flooding is easing at Retreat and will continue to do so. At 8am Tuesday the river level at Retreat was 7.38 metres and easing with major flooding. This is 5.2 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding peaked during Monday at Windorah. Levels are expected to fall slowly. At 6am Tuesday, the creek level was 5.62 metres.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected to affect areas to Durham Downs during the next 2 weeks.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.33m steady 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.16m falling 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.23m steady 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.58m falling 04:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.8m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.05m falling 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4m falling 06:00 PM MON 06/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.44m steady 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.57m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.42m steady 06:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4m rising 06:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.05m falling slowly 05:30 AM TUE 07/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.38m falling 08:00 AM TUE 07/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.62m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 07/12/10
*automatic station
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Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:07 AM on Wednesday the 8th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flood levels are rising in the Blackall area as a result of overnight rainfall. Minor flood levels are falling along the Barcoo River, with major flooding easing at Retreat. Minor flood levels continue to fall along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding peaked on Monday in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and is continuing to ease slowly.
Recent rainfall recorded in the Bowen Downs area is not expected at this stage to produce any significant rises in the Thomson River at Longreach, however further rainfall is forecast for the area later in the week.
BARCOO RIVER
Rainfall of up to 128mm has been recorded in the 24 hours to 9am Wednesday in the Blackall area. This rainfall is producing river level rises and minor flooding at Blackall. Further rises are likely during Wednesday however river levels are not expected to exceed the moderate flood level of 4.9 metres.
Minor flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River from Isisford to Glenlock. Major flooding is easing at Retreat and will continue to do for the next few days. At 8am Wednesday the river level at Retreat was 6.47 metres and easing with major flooding, which is about 4.47 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway. Further rises are likely between Isisford and the Retreat area during the weekend and into next week as floodwaters from the Blackall area travel downstream.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding in the Cooper Creek at Windorah continues to ease, where at 6am Wednesday the creek level was 5.5 metres.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected to affect areas to Durham Downs during the next 2 weeks.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.43m falling 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.93m steady 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10
PB2-8(29) 12 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.23m steady 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.26m falling 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.55m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 08/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.44m rising 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.44m steady 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.69m falling 06:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.75m falling 06:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.95m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.85m falling slowly 05:30 AM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.47m falling 08:00 AM WED 08/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.5m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 08/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:00 AM on Thursday the 9th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flood levels are easing along the Barcoo River between Blackall and Glenlock, with major flooding easing at Retreat. Minor flood levels continue to fall along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flooding peaked on Monday in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and is continuing to ease slowly.
BARCOO RIVER
Recent rainfall has produced river level rises and minor flooding at Blackall. A minor flood peak was recorded at Blackall during Wednesday and at 8am Thursday the Barcoo River level was 3.11 metres and falling.
Minor flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River between Wahroongha to Glenlock. Major flooding is easing at Retreat and will continue to do for the next few days. At 8am Thursday the river level at Retreat was 5.82 metres and easing with major flooding, which is about 3.82 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway. Further rises are possible between Isisford and the Retreat area during the weekend and into next week as floodwaters from the Blackall area travel downstream.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding in the Cooper Creek at Windorah continues to ease, where at 6am Thursday the creek level was 5.32 metres.
Minor to moderate flooding is expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next 2 weeks.
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Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms, tending to rain areas in southwest parts, with possible moderate to heavy falls.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.09m falling 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.25m rising slowly 06:00 PM WED 08/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.92m steady 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.23m steady 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.12m steady 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.15m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 09/12/10
Barcoo R at Gillespie 3.95m rising 09:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.11m falling 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.45m steady 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.00m falling 06:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 3.95m falling 06:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.40m falling fast 06:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.90m rising slowly 03:00 PM WED 08/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.82m falling 08:00 AM THU 09/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.32m falling 06:00 AM THU 09/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:58 AM on Friday the 10th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flood levels are easing along the Barcoo River between Blackall and Glenlock, with major flooding easing at Retreat. Minor flooding continues along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and further downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flood levels are slowly easing in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Further daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Friday includes Stonehenge 33mm and Ballera Gas Field 12mm.
BARCOO RIVER
Minor flooding is rising at Blackall. River levels are easing between Coolagh and Oma, with rises and minor flooding occurring at Wahroongha and Glenlock, and major flood levels rising further downstream at Retreat. At 8am Friday the river level at Retreat was 6.19 metres, which is about 4 metres above the level of the
PB2-8(29) 14 Barcoo River causeway.
Further rises are expected between Isisford and the Retreat area during the weekend and into next week as floodwaters from the Blackall area travel downstream.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Thursday the creek level was 5.2 metres and falling, which is about 1 metre above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Rain areas and isolated thunderstorms with local moderate to heavy falls.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 1.76m steady 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.25m steady 06:00 PM THU 09/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.97m steady 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.24m steady 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.28m rising 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 1.8m rising 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.15m rising 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10
Barcoo R at Gillespie 5m rising 09:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.75m rising 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.46m steady 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 3.4m falling 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 3.66m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.1m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.95m steady 05:30 AM FRI 10/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.19m rising 08:00 AM FRI 10/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.2m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 10/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
PB2-8(29) 15 FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:48 AM on Saturday the 11th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flood levels are generally easing along the Barcoo River whilst renewed rises are being recorded between Blackall and Coolagh following moderate to heavy rainfall during the last few days. Minor flooding continues along the Thomson River at Camoola Park and further downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flood levels are slowly easing in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Further daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Saturday includes Gillespie 80mm Tambo 80mm, Woodbine 69mm, Longreach 46mm and Blackall 37mm.
BARCOO RIVER
Minor flooding is rising between Blackall and Oma, with major flood levels rising at Coolagh. Minor flood levels are easing downstream between Wahroongha and Glenlock with major flood levels easing at Retreat. At 8am Saturday the river level at Retreat was 6.82 metres, which is about 4.62 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
Further rises are expected in the upper Barcoo River between Tambo and Coolagh following recent rainfall. These rises will extend downstream to the Retreat area during the weekend and into next week.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Saturday the creek level was 5.15 metres and falling, which is about 0.85 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Rain areas, showers and isolated thunderstorms. Some moderate falls possible.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 1.84m steady 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.03m steady 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.81m rising 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.44m steady 04:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.45m rising slowly 07:00 AM SAT 11/12/10
Barcoo R at Gillespie 4.40m falling 09:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.02m rising 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.00m rising 06:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.33m steady 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.60m steady 06:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.66m rising fast 06:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 2.90m falling 06:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.60m falling slowly 05:30 AM SAT 11/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.82m falling 08:00 AM SAT 11/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.15m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 11/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on
PB2-8(29) 16 telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:10 AM on Sunday the 12th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flood levels should be expected at Blackall this week. Moderate to major flood levels are rising on the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Isisford and should be expected downstream to Retreat. Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flood levels continue on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER
Further rises are expected on the upper Barcoo River between Tambo and Blackall following recent rainfall. River levels at Blackall are expected to reach at least moderate flood levels during the next few days.
Major flood levels are rising at Coolagh and moderate flooding is occurring at Isisford. A major flood level of at least 7.2 meters at Isisford is expected during Tuesday.
Minor flood levels continue between Wahroongha and Glenlock. Further rises to moderate and major flood levels should be expected between Oma and Glenlock this week, with major flood levels returning downstream at Retreat late in the week. At 8am Sunday the river level at Retreat was 5.57 metres, which was about 3.37 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Sunday the creek level was 5.25m metres and rising, which was about 0.95 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Dry.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Monday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 1.58m steady 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.05m steady 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 3.28m falling 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.61m steady 04:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.3m rising 07:25 AM SUN 12/12/10
PB2-8(29) 17 Thomson R at Jundah 3.2m falling 07:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 6.4m rising fast 09:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.7m rising 07:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.44m rising 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.7m falling slowly 05:30 AM SUN 12/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.24m falling 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.68m rising 06:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.93m rising 06:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.35m rising 06:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.2m falling slowly 05:30 AM SUN 12/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.57m falling 08:00 AM SUN 12/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.25m rising 06:00 AM SUN 12/12/10
* automatic stations.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:55 AM on Monday the 13th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flood levels peaked during Sunday on the Barcoo River between Blackall and Coolagh and are falling. Major flood levels continue to rise at Isisford. River levels downstream of Isisford are expected to rise as floodwaters move downstream.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Major flood levels continue on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER
Moderate flood levels peaked at 5.2 metres at Blackall during Sunday evening and are now falling.
Major flood levels are falling at Coolagh and major flooding is occurring at Isisford. A major flood peak of around 7.2 metres at Isisford is expected overnight.
Minor to moderate flood levels continue between Oma and Retreat. Further rises to moderate and major flood levels should be expected between Oma and Retreat this week. At 8am Monday the river level at Retreat was 4.93 metres, which was about 2.73 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Monday
PB2-8(29) 18 the creek level was 5.33m metres and rising, which was about 1.03 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Major flood levels are expected to continue into the weekend.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Fine.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 1.45m steady 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.01m steady 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.65m falling 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.97m rising 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m rising 07:30 AM MON 13/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.2m steady 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 6.7m falling slowly 09:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.55m steady 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.96m falling 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.5m falling slowly 06:15 AM MON 13/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2m rising 09:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.2m steady 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.58m rising 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.81m rising 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.8m rising 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.05m falling slowly 05:30 AM MON 13/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 4.93m falling 08:00 AM MON 13/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.33m steady 06:00 AM MON 13/12/10
* automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:41 AM on Tuesday the 14th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flood levels continue on the Barcoo River between Blackall and Isisford and are currently steady. Moderate to major flood levels are rising between Oma and Wahroongha. River levels downstream of Wahroongha are expected to rise as floodwaters move downstream.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Minor flooding continues on the Barcoo River upstream of Blackall between
PB2-8(29) 19 Gillespie and Duneira.
Major flood levels continue on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER
Major flood levels peaked at 6.84 metres at Isisford during on Monday night and are now steady.
Major flood levels are rising at Oma and expected to peak at around 6.4 metres during today.
Moderate flood levels are rising at Wahroongha and are expected to reach a major flood peak of around 5.2 metres late today.
Minor flood levels continue between Glenlock and Retreat. Further rises to moderate and major flood levels should be expected downstream of Wahroongha to Retreat this week. At 8am Tuesday the river level at Retreat was 4.46 metres and falling, which was about 2.26 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Tuesday the creek level was 5.1 metres and falling, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Major flood levels are expected to continue into the weekend.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Fine.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.03m rising 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.96m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.43m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.98m steady 04:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m steady 07:20 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.4m rising slowly 07:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 5.6m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.55m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 5.24m falling 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.4m steady 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.17m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.81m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.33m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.45m rising 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.25m rising slowly 05:30 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 4.46m falling 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.1m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10
* automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on
PB2-8(29) 20 telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:55 AM on Tuesday the 14th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flood levels continue on the Barcoo River between Blackall and Isisford and are currently steady. Moderate to major flood levels are rising between Oma and Wahroongha. River levels downstream of Wahroongha are expected to rise as floodwaters move downstream.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Minor flooding continues on the Barcoo River upstream of Blackall between Gillespie and Duneira.
Major flood levels continue on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER
Major flood levels peaked at 6.84 metres at Isisford on Monday night and are now steady.
Major flood levels are rising at Oma and expected to peak at around 6.4 metres during today.
Moderate flood levels are rising at Wahroongha and are expected to reach a major flood peak of around 5.2 metres late today.
Minor flood levels continue between Glenlock and Retreat. Further rises to moderate and major flood levels should be expected downstream of Wahroongha to Retreat this week. At 8am Tuesday the river level at Retreat was 4.46 metres and falling, which was about 2.26 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK
Major flooding continues on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Tuesday the creek level was 5.1 metres and falling, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Major flood levels are expected to continue into the weekend.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Fine.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Wednesday.
PB2-8(29) 21
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.03m rising 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.96m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.43m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.98m steady 04:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m steady 07:20 AM TUE 14/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.4m rising slowly 07:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 5.6m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.55m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 5.24m falling 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.4m steady 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.17m steady 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.81m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.33m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.45m rising 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.25m rising slowly 05:30 AM TUE 14/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 4.46m falling 08:00 AM TUE 14/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.1m falling 06:00 AM TUE 14/12/10
* automatic station.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:43 AM on Wednesday the 15th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flooding continues to ease on the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Oma. Minor to moderate flood levels are rising downstream between Wahroongha and Retreat, with the flood peak currently approaching the Wahroongha area. Minor flooding continues on the upper Barcoo River between Duneira and Blackall.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah, with moderate flooding easing downstream on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER: Major flooding is easing between Coolagh and Oma, with moderate flood levels rising downstream at Wahroongha. Minor flood levels are also rising between Glenlock and Retreat. At 8am Wednesday the river level at Retreat was 4.21 metres and rising, which was about 2.0 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is easing on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Tuesday the creek level was 4.86 metres, which was about 0.56 metres above the
PB2-8(29) 22 level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue into the weekend.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Mostly fine. Possible late showers and thunderstorms in the south.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.48m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.96m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.38m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.82m steady 04:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.5m falling slowly 07:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.7m rising 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10
Barcoo R at Gillespie 4m falling 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.53m falling 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.35m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.24m steady 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.59m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.19m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.8m rising 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.85m rising 05:30 AM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 4.21m rising 08:00 AM WED 15/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.86m falling 06:00 AM WED 15/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:14 AM on Thursday the 16th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate to major flooding continues to ease on the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Wahroongha. Moderate flood levels are rising downstream between Glenlock and Retreat, with the flood peak currently approaching the Glenlock area. Minor flooding continues on the upper Barcoo River at Blackall.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah,
PB2-8(29) 23 with moderate flooding easing downstream on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate to major flooding is easing between Coolagh and Oma, with moderate flood levels rising downstream between Glenlock and Retreat. At 8am Thursday the river level at Retreat was 5.23 metres and rising, which was about 3.0 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is easing on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Thursday the creek level was 4.72 metres, which was about 0.42 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue into the weekend.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Mostly fine, only isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.99m steady 08:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.34m falling 08:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.61m falling 04:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.25m falling 06:45 AM THU 16/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.80m steady 07:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.78m falling 07:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.30m falling slowly 06:00 PM WED 15/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.29m steady 08:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.55m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.12m falling slowly 07:00 PM WED 15/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.75m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.30m rising 05:30 AM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.23m rising 08:00 AM THU 16/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.72m falling 06:00 AM THU 16/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:54 AM on Friday the 17th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
PB2-8(29) 24
Moderate to major flooding continues to ease on the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Wahroongha, with moderate to major flood levels rising downstream between Glenlock and Retreat, with the flood peak currently in the Glenlock area.
Minor flooding continues on the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah, with moderate flood levels occurring further downstream on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate to major flooding is easing between Coolagh and Wahroongha, with moderate to major flood levels rising downstream between Glenlock and Retreat. At 8am Friday the river level at Retreat was 6.57 metres and rising, which was about 4.37 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Thursday the creek level was 4.78 metres, which was about 0.48 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue during the weekend and into next week.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, chiefly in the afternoon and evening.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.85m steady 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.04m steady 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.31m steady 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.2m falling 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.55m falling 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.74m falling 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.5m falling 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.26m steady 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.36m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.07m falling slowly 06:00 PM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.65m falling slowly 12:00 PM THU 16/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock NA Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.57m rising 08:00 AM FRI 17/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.78m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 17/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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PB2-8(29) 25
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:22 AM on Saturday the 18th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Heavy rainfall during the week has caused rises in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs with rises and minor flooding expected to develop downstream to Camoola Park and Longreach by late next week. Minor flooding continues on the Thompson river at Jundah, with moderate flood levels occurring further downstream on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Rainfall from thunderstorms overnight is expected to cause further rises in the Upper Barcoo River around Blackall later in the weekend and early next week. Moderate flooding continues to ease on the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Wahroongha. A moderate flood peak is currently in the Glenlock area with further rises and major flooding downstream at Retreat.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues to ease between Coolagh and Wahroongha. A moderate flood peak is currently in the Glenlocak area with further rises and major flooding occurring downstream at Retreat. At 8am Saturday the river level at Retreat was 7.53 metres and rising, which was about 5.33 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues on the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Saturday the creek level was 4.94 metres, which was about 0.64 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue during the weekend and into next week.
Moderate to major flood levels are expected to affect areas downstream to Durham Downs during the next few weeks.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.93m steady 08:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.1m steady 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.3m steady 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 2.79m falling 04:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.29m falling 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.9m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.6m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.55m steady 05:30 AM SAT 18/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.53m rising 08:00 AM SAT 18/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.94m rising slowly 06:00 AM SAT 18/12/10
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:34 AM on Sunday the 19th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
River level rises in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs are expected to extend downstream to Longreach by late next week with minor flooding possible. Major flood levels continue in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Moderate flooding continues to ease in the Barcoo River between Isisford and Glenlock with a major flood peak currently in the Retreat area.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues to ease between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding continues to rise in the Retreat area, where at 8am Sunday the river level was 7.89 metres and rising, which was about 5.69 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
Rainfall from thunderstorms overnight is expected to cause further rises in the upper Barcoo River around Blackall early this week. Renewed rises and a return to high levels are forecast along the Barcoo River at Coolagh and Isisford during this week.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Sunday the creek level was 5.1 metres, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue during this week.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Monday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.73m falling 08:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.16m steady 09:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.31m steady 09:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 2.46m steady 08:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 2.45m falling 07:00 AM SUN 19/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.74m rising 09:08 AM SUN 19/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.38m steady 08:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.10m falling 06:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.16m falling 06:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.40m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.50m falling slowly 05:30 AM SUN 19/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.89m steady 08:00 AM SUN 19/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.10m rising 06:00 AM SUN 19/12/10
PB2-8(29) 27 * from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:05 AM on Monday the 20th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
River level rises in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs are expected to extend downstream to Longreach by late next week with minor flooding possible. Major flood levels continue in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Minor to moderate flood levels continue in the Barcoo River between Blackall and Glenlock with a major flood peak currently in the Retreat area.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding has peaked at Retreat, where at 8am Monday the river level was 7.84 metres and easing, which was about 5.64 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
River level rises causing minor flooding are being recorded in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall. Renewed rises and a return to high levels are forecast along the Barcoo River at Coolagh and Isisford during this week.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Sunday the creek level was 5.13 metres, which was about 0.83 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue during this week.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.03m falling 08:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.15m steady 05:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.60m falling 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 2.50m rising 04:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.12m rising 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.45m rising 08:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.39m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.48m falling 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.15m falling 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.40m falling slowly 05:30 AM MON 20/12/10
PB2-8(29) 28 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.84m falling 08:00 AM MON 20/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.13m rising slowly 06:00 AM MON 20/12/10
* from automatic stationA
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:11 AM on Tuesday the 21st of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
River level rises in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs are expected to extend downstream to Longreach later this week with minor flooding possible. Major flood levels continue in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Minor to moderate flood levels continue in the Barcoo River between Blackall and Glenlock with a major flood peak currently in the Retreat area.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding continues at Retreat, where at 8am Monday the river level was 7.61 metres and easing, which was about 5.41 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
Moderate flood levels have peaked in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall. Renewed rises and a return to high levels are forecast along the Barcoo River between Coolagh and Isisford into the weekend. River levels in the Isisford area are forecast to reach around 6 metres during the next few days.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, where at 6am Sunday the creek level was 5.1 metres, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue during this week.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Barcoo River:
Isisford Reach around 6 metres during the next few days.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.91m falling 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.09m steady 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.34m steady 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 2.99m rising 04:00 AM TUE 21/12/10
PB2-8(29) 29 Barcoo R at Gillespie 6.60m steady 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.50m falling 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 5.14m falling 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.25m steady 09:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.46m steady 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.29m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.51m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.80m falling 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.30m falling slowly 05:30 AM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.61m falling 08:00 AM TUE 21/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.10m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 21/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:58 AM on Wednesday the 22nd of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
High levels experienced last weekend in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs are expected to extend downstream to Longreach later this weekend with some minor flooding possible. Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with high river levels expected to continue into next week.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area with rises and major flooding extending downstream to Coolagh. Renewed rises and a return to high river levels are expected to extend downstream along the lower Barcoo River during this week, where major flood levels are currently easing in the Retreat area.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding is easing slowly in the upper Barcoo River between Duneira and Blackall, with rises and major flooding occurring downstream at Coolagh. Renewed rises and a return to high river levels are forecast along the lower Barcoo River during this week and into the weekend.
Minor to moderate flooding continues to along the lower Barcoo River between Isisford and Glenlock, with major flooding easing at Retreat. At 8am Wednesday the river level at Retreat was 7.22 metres, which was about 5.02 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Major flooding is easing slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Wednesday the creek level was 5.0 metres, which was about 0.7 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. High river levels are expected to continue going into next week.
PB2-8(29) 30 Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and rain areas developing northeast of about Winton to Blackall during the afternoon and evening. Fine elsewhere.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.84m rising 08:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.02m steady 08:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.29m steady 08:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.12m steady 04:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah NA
Barcoo R at Gillespie 6m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.55m steady 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 5.06m steady 08:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.2m rising 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.1m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Barcoo R at Isisford 4.55m falling 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 4.76m rising 05:00 PM TUE 21/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.5m falling 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.05m falling slowly 05:30 AM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.22m falling 08:00 AM WED 22/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:35 AM on Thursday the 23rd of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
High river levels experienced last weekend in Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs are expected to extend downstream to Longreach but river levels are now expected to remain below minor. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with renewed rises and further major flooding expected late next week.
Minor flooding is occurring in the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area with rises and major flooding extending downstream to Isisford. Renewed rises and a return to high river levels are expected to extend downstream along the lower Barcoo River during this week, where major flood levels are currently easing in the Retreat area.
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BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the upper Barcoo River between Gillespie and Blackall, with rises and major flooding occurring downstream at Coolagh and Isisford. Minor to moderate flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River between Oma and Glenlock with major flooding easing at Retreat. At 8am Thursday the river level at Retreat was 6.55 metres, which was about 4.35 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway. Renewed rises and a return to high river levels are forecast along the lower Barcoo River during this week and into the weekend.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is easing slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Thursday the creek level was 4.92 metres, which was about 0.62 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Rises and a return to major flooding is expected late next week.
Weather Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.95m rising 08:00 PM WED 22/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.95m steady 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.28m steady 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.23m steady 05:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 4m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.15m falling 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.67m falling 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.25m steady 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.1m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 22/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.45m falling 08:07 PM WED 22/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.95m rising 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.6m steady 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.85m falling 05:30 AM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.95m falling 08:00 PM WED 22/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.92m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 23/12/10
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:37 AM on Friday the 24th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
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Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Barcoo River between Blackall and Coolagh, with rises and moderate to major flooding extending downstream to Wahroongha. Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Retreat area, however renewed rises are expected during the weekend. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with renewed rises and further major flooding expected late next week.
Small rises are occurring at Longreach however river levels will remain below minor. Minor flooding continues at Stonehenge (automatic station).
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding continues to ease in the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area, with moderate flooding easing downstream along the lower Barcoo River at Coolagh. Moderate to major flooding is rising between Isisford and Wahroongha, with high river levels forecast along the lower Barcoo River during this weekend and into next week. Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease downstream between Glenlock and Retreat. At 8am Friday the river level at Retreat was 6.67 metres, which is about 3.4 metres above the level of the Barcoo River causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues to slowly ease in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Thursday the creek level was 4.85 metres, which was about 0.55 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Rises and a return to major flooding is expected late next week.
Weather Forecast: Rain areas and local thunder in the east with some moderate to locally heavy falls possible. Isolated showers and thunderstorms elsewhere.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.98m steady 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.28m steady 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 3.03m falling 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.23m steady 04:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 2.1m rising 03:00 PM THU 23/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.88m falling 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.95m falling slowly 07:30 AM FRI 24/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.1m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.6m rising 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.4m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.84m rising 06:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.95m rising 06:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.65m falling slowly 05:30 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.67m falling 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.85m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 6:36 PM on Friday the 24th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Renewed rises reported upstream of Jericho this afternoon are expected to cause rises to near the major flood level of 3 metres at Jericho during Saturday. Flood levels are expected to be at least similar to the January 2008 flood and possibly higher.
Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Barcoo River between Blackall and Coolagh, with rises and moderate to major flooding extending downstream to Wahroongha. Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Retreat area, however renewed rises are expected during the weekend. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah, with renewed rises and further major flooding expected late next week.
JORDAN RIVER: On the Jordan River at Glencoe, river rises slightly above the level of the Jan 2008 flood have been reported this (Friday) afternoon. Jericho is expected to reach at least 3 metres by midday Saturday with possible further rises. This is similar to the Jan 2008 flood.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding continues to ease in the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area, with moderate flooding easing downstream along the lower Barcoo River at Coolagh. Moderate to major flooding is rising between Isisford and Wahroongha, with high river levels forecast along the lower Barcoo River during this weekend and into next week. Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease downstream between Glenlock and Retreat.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues to slowly ease in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 3pm Friday the creek level was 4.81 metres, which was about 0.5 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Rises and a return to major flooding is expected late next week.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Jericho: Reach at least 3 metres by midday Saturday with possible further rises. This is similar to the Jan 2008 flood.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.37m steady 05:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.7m falling 05:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.16m steady 04:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 2.15m rising slowly 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.62m falling 05:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.75m falling slowly 06:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.65m rising 05:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.6m rising 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.43m steady 12:00 PM FRI 24/12/10
PB2-8(29) 34 Barcoo R at Oma 5.96m rising slowly 04:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.2m rising fast 03:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.65m falling slowly 05:30 AM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.67m falling 08:00 AM FRI 24/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.81m falling slowly 03:00 PM FRI 24/12/10
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:19 AM on Saturday the 25th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Rises are nearing a peak of 3 metres at Jericho expected today.
Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the Barcoo River between Blackall and Isisford, with rises and moderate to major flooding extending downstream to Retreat during next week.
JORDAN RIVER: On the Jordan River at Glencoe, river rises slightly above the level of the Jan 2008 flood were observed during Friday. Jericho is expected to reach around 3 metres by midday Saturday.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding continues to ease in the upper Barcoo River in the Blackall area, with moderate flooding easing downstream along the lower Barcoo River at Isisford. The flood peak is currently in the Oma area and will extend downstream with moderate to major flood levels forecast into next week.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Saturday the creek level was 4.74 metres, which was about 0.4 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. A return to major flood levels is expected late next week.
Predicted River Heights/Flows: Jericho: Peak around 3 metres by midday Saturday.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.97m steady 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.58m rising 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.41m steady 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.06m steady 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10
PB2-8(29) 35 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.96m falling 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.55m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.45m falling slowly 09:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.85m steady 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.28m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.96m rising slowly 04:00 PM FRI 24/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.45m rising 06:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.65m steady 05:30 AM SAT 25/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.1m falling 08:00 AM SAT 25/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.74m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 25/12/10
*Automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:45 AM on Sunday the 26th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Jordan and Barcoo Rivers through to Isisford, with rises and moderate to major flooding extending further downstream to Retreat during this week. Moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels expected later this week.
JORDAN RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the Jordan River at Glencoe, with rises expected downstream at Jericho and the Capricorn Highway during this week. Minor flooding continues at Barcaldine Weir.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues along the Barcoo River with the flood peak currently in the Oma area. Renewed rises causing moderate to major flooding will extend downstream to Retreat during this week.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues to ease in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected later this week. At 6am Sunday the creek level was 4.55 metres, which was about 0.25 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms, tending to patchy light rain in the northeast.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Monday.
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Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.95m steady 08:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.83m steady 09:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.32m steady 09:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.2m steady 08:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 1.9m rising 07:30 AM SUN 26/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah NA Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.69m rising 09:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.7m falling 09:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.2m falling slowly 09:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.54m steady 08:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.98m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma NA Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.6m rising 06:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5m rising 05:30 AM SUN 26/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.03m steady 08:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.55m falling 06:00 AM SUN 26/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:45 AM on Monday the 27th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Locally moderate to heavy rainfall of up to 140mm has been recorded in the upper Thomson and Alice River catchments in the 24 hours to 9am Monday. Renewed river level rises are expected downstream to Longreach during this week and are occurring in the Barcaldine area causing minor flooding.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Jordan, lower Thomson and in the Barcoo River through to Isisford, with major flooding being recorded downstream at Retreat. Moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels expected later this week.
JORDAN/ALICE RIVER: Minor flooding is rising slowly in the Jordan River at Glencoe, with rises expected downstream at Jericho and the Capricorn Highway during this week. Minor flooding is rising at Barcaldine Weir as a result of local overnight rainfalls of about 115mm.
BARCOO RIVER:
PB2-8(29) 37 Moderate flooding continues along the Barcoo River with the flood peak approaching the Glenlock area. Major flood levels continue to rise in the Retreat area with further rises to about the 7 metre level likely during the next few days.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues to ease in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected later this week. At 6am Monday the creek level was 4.45 metres, which was about 0.15 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flood levels continue to rise downstream at Durham Downs with further rises likely as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers, rain areas and isolated thunderstorms, with some possible moderate to locally heavy falls in the north.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.08m rising 08:00 PM SUN 26/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.58m falling 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 3.19m falling 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.41m steady 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 4.05m rising 09:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.49m rising 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.7m steady 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.15m rising slowly 09:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.51m rising 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.62m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.32m falling 06:30 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.5m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.35m rising slowly 05:30 AM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.8m rising 08:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.45m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 27/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.91m rising slowly 09:00 AM MON 27/12/10
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK INCLUDING JORDAN RIVER TO JERICHO Issued at 12:02 AM on Tuesday the 28th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
PB2-8(29) 38 The Jordan River at Jericho is expected to rise above the major flood level of 3 metres tonight.
Locally moderate to heavy rainfall of up to 140mm has been recorded in the upper Thomson and Alice River catchments in the 24 hours to 9am Monday. Renewed river level rises are expected downstream to Longreach during this week and are occurring in the Barcaldine area causing minor flooding.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the lower Thomson and in the Barcoo River through to Isisford, with major flooding being recorded downstream at Retreat. Moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels expected later this week.
JORDAN/ALICE RIVER: The Jordan River at Jericho is expected to rise above the major flood level of 3 metres tonight. Glencoe reported a peak of 3.5 metres at 8pm Monday night.
Minor flooding is rising at Barcaldine Weir as a result of Sunday night rainfalls of about 115mm.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues along the Barcoo River with the flood peak approaching the Glenlock area. Major flood levels continue to rise in the Retreat area with further rises to about the 7 metre level likely during the next few days.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding continues to ease in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected later this week. At 6am Monday the creek level was 4.45 metres, which was about 0.15 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flood levels continue to rise downstream at Durham Downs with further rises likely as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.5m rising slowly 07:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.17m falling 10:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.66m falling 10:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.49m steady 08:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 5.5m rising slowly 03:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.75m rising 10:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.7m steady 06:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 3.45m steady 10:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 2.11m rising 08:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.44m falling slowly 06:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.19m falling slowly 06:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.35m falling 03:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.4m rising slowly 03:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.36m rising 08:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.42m falling slowly 03:00 PM MON 27/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.91m rising slowly 09:00 AM MON 27/12/10
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
PB2-8(29) 39
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK INCLUDING JORDAN RIVER TO JERICHO Issued at 10:17 AM on Tuesday the 28th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flooding is occurring in the Jordan River at Glencoe and Jericho, with major flooding expected downstream at Blackall and at Barcaldine within the next few days. Renewed rises and major flooding is expected downstream along the Barcoo River to Isisford within the next few days.
River rises and minor flooding is occurring in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with rises expected downstream to Longreach during this week.
Moderate to major flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River through to Retreat. Moderate flooding is occurring at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels expected later this week.
JORDAN/ALICE RIVER: Major flooding is occurring in the Jordan River at Glencoe and Jericho. River rises and moderate flooding is occurring downstream in the Alice River at Barcaldine Weir, where further rises and major flooding is expected within 24 hours.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding is rising in the upper Barcoo River between Gillespie and Blackall, with moderate flood levels expected at Blackall during this week.
Renewed river rises and major flooding is expected downstream along the lower Barcoo River through to Isisford within the next few days. Moderate to major flooding continues to rise further downstream at Glenlock and Retreat. At 8am Tuesday the river level at Retreat was 6.84 metres, which is about 4.6 metres above the level of the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding has commenced to rise in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected later this week. At 6am Tuesday the creek level was 4.45 metres, which was about 0.15 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding continues downstream at Durham Downs with renewed rises and moderate flooding in the next few weeks as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers, mostly in northeast parts. Isolated thunderstorms during the afternoon and evening.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 3.79m rising 08:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 3.55m rising 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.05m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10
PB2-8(29) 40 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.98m steady 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.47m falling 08:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.55m steady 04:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah NA Barcoo R at Gillespie 6.1m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira NA Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.09m rising 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.7m steady 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.8m falling 09:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 2.76m rising 08:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.41m steady 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.06m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.1m falling 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.45m rising slowly 05:30 AM TUE 28/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.84m rising 08:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.45m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.91m at peak 06:00 AM TUE 28/12/10 Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK INCLUDING JORDAN RIVER TO JERICHO Issued at 10:37 AM on Wednesday the 29th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flooding is occurring in the Alice River at Barcaldine, with minor flooding occurring in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall. Renewed rises and major flooding is expected downstream along the Barcoo River to Retreat during this week and into next week.
River rises and moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with rises and moderate flooding expected to extend downstream to Longreach later this week.
Moderate to major flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River through to Retreat. Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels expected later this week.
JORDAN/ALICE RIVER: River levels are falling in the Jordan River at Glencoe and Jericho. Major flooding is occuring in the Alice River at Barcaldine where levels remain near a peak of 3.14 metres.
PB2-8(29) 41
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding remains near a peak in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall. River rises and moderate flooding is rising downstream along the lower Barcoo River between Coolagh and Oma with major flooding expected this week. Moderate to major flooding continues between Wahroongah and Retreat. At 8am Wednesday, the river level at Retreat was 7.36 metres and rising, which is about 5.16 metres above the level of the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is rising in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 6am Tuesday the creek level was 4.63 metres, which was about 0.33 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding continues downstream at Durham Downs with renewed rises and moderate flooding expected in the next few weeks as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.16m steady 08:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 4m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.14m rising 08:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.8m rising 04:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.6m rising 07:45 AM WED 29/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 2.55m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 6m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.3m steady 07:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.47m steady 08:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.5m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.3m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 3.13m falling 08:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.85m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 5.39m rising 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.85m falling 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.35m falling slowly 05:30 AM WED 29/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.36m rising 08:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.63m rising 06:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.89m falling slowly 07:00 AM WED 29/12/10 Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
PB2-8(29) 42 FLOOD WARNING FOR THE BARCOO RIVER AND COOPER CREEK INCLUDING JORDAN RIVER TO JERICHO Issued at 10:18 AM on Thursday the 30th of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding is occurring in the Alice River at Barcaldine, with minor flooding easing in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall. Renewed rises and major flooding is expected downstream along the Barcoo River to Retreat during this week and into next week.
Moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with rises and minor to moderate flooding expected to develop downstream to Longreach during today and Friday. Minor to moderate flooding is rising downstream along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Moderate to major flooding continues along the lower Barcoo River through to Retreat. Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels in the next few days.
JORDAN/ALICE RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the Jordan River at Glencoe and Jericho. Moderate flooding continues in the Alice River at Barcaldine where the level peaked at 3.14 metres on Wednesday and is now falling.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the upper Barcoo River. River rises and major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Coolagh and Isisford where levels should peak in the next few days. Moderate to major flooding continues between Oma and Retreat, with further rises expected into next week. At 8am Thursday, the river level at Retreat was 7.26 metres, which is about 5.1 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is rising in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 6am Thursday the creek level was 4.8 metres, which was about 0.50 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding is easing downstream at Durham Downs however renewed rises and moderate flooding is expected later next week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.6m rising 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4.45m rising slowly 09:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 4m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.56m rising 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.3m steady 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.1m steady 04:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.95m rising 06:45 AM THU 30/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 2.9m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Gillespie 4.6m falling 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Duneira 2.15m falling 07:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Blackall * 4.47m falling 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.3m rising 07:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Jordan R at Glencoe 2.1m falling slowly 09:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Jordan R at Jericho NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 2.87m falling 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.08m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10
PB2-8(29) 43 Barcoo R at Oma 5.55m steady 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.1m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.05m falling 05:30 AM THU 30/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.26m falling 08:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.8m rising 06:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.88m falling slowly 07:00 AM THU 30/12/10 Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* From automatic stations.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:27 AM on Friday the 31st of December 2010 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Longreach, with minor to moderate flooding rising downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Moderate flooding continues in the Alice River at Barcaldine. Renewed rises and major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to Oma, with rises to develop at Retreat during next week.
Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels likely in the coming days.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with rises and moderate flooding occurring downstream at Longreach. Minor to moderate flooding is rising downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues in the Alice River at Barcaldine. Minor flooding is easing in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall.
River rises and major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Coolagh and Oma where levels should peak in the next few days. Moderate to major flooding continues between Wahroongha and Retreat, with further rises expected into next week. At 9am Thursday, the river level at Retreat was 6.48 metres, which is about 4.3 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is rising in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 3pm Thursday the creek level was 4.84 metres, which was about 0.54 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding is easing
PB2-8(29) 44 downstream at Durham Downs however renewed rises and moderate flooding is expected later next week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.77m steady 10:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4.7m rising slowly 09:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.9m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.42m rising 10:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.27m steady 10:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Thomson R at Bogewong NA Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.2m steady 08:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Thomson R at Jundah 3.4m rising 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10
Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.87m falling 10:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Coolagh NA Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 2.8m steady 08:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.76m rising 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Oma 6.05m rising 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.3m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.95m falling slowly 05:30 AM FRI 31/12/10 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.48m falling 09:00 AM FRI 31/12/10
Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.84m rising slowly 03:00 PM THU 30/12/10 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.88m steady 06:00 AM FRI 31/12/10 Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:16 AM on Saturday the 1st of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Jundah.
Moderate flooding continues in the Alice River at the Barcaldine Weir. Renewed rises and major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to Oma, with rises to develop at Retreat during next week.
PB2-8(29) 45 Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels likely in the coming days.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with a moderate flood peak expected at Longreach during Saturday. Minor to moderate flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate flooding continues in the Alice River at the Barcaldine. Minor flooding is easing in the upper Barcoo River at Blackall.
Major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Coolagh and Oma. River levels have peaked at Coolagh with a peak expected in the next few days at Isisford and Oma. Moderate to major flooding continues between Wahroongha and Retreat, with further rises expected during next week. At 8am Saturday, the river level at Retreat was 5.95 metres, which is about 3.75 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is rising in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 6am Saturday the creek level was 4.92 metres, which was about 0.62 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding is easing downstream at Durham Downs however renewed rises and moderate flooding is expected later next week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.74m steady 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4.65m falling slowly 05:00 PM FRI 31/12/10 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.85m steady 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.62m steady 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.25m steady 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.06m steady 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.90m rising slowly 07:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 3.24m falling 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Coolagh 6.20m falling slowly 07:00 PM FRI 31/12/10 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 2.68m falling 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.97m steady 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 6.39m rising slowly 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.65m rising 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.10m rising 05:30 AM SAT 01/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.95m steady 08:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.92m steady 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.86m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 01/01/11
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:58 AM on Sunday the 2nd of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah.
Minor flooding continues in the Alice River at the Barcaldine Weir. Moderate to major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to the Retreat area.
Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels likely in the coming days.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor flooding is easing in the Thomson River at Camoola Park, with a moderate flood peak of about 4.6 metres recorded at Longreach during Saturday. Minor to moderate flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor flooding continues in the Alice River at Barcaldine. Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Coolagh and Retreat with the flood peak approaching the Wahroongha area. Further rises are expected downstream to the Retreat area during this week. At 8am Sunday, the river level at Retreat was 6.2 metres, which is about 4 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 6am Saturday the creek level was 4.92 metres, which was about 0.62 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding is easing downstream at Durham Downs however moderate flooding is expected continue into next week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 10:30am Monday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.75m steady 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4.15m falling slowly 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.75m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.58m steady 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.24m steady 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.94m steady 08:00 PM SAT 01/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.6m steady 08:15 AM SUN 02/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4.05m rising slowly 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.44m falling 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Coolagh 5.2m falling 09:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.96m falling 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.81m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11
PB2-8(29) 47 Barcoo R at Oma 6.38m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.95m rising 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.2m rising slowly 04:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.2m rising 08:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.92m steady 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.86m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 02/01/11
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:49 AM on Monday the 3rd of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Moderate to major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to the Retreat area. Moderate flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek with a return to major flood levels likely in the coming days.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor to mdoerate flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Longreach. Minor to moderate flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat with the flood peak approaching the Glenlock area. Further rises are expected downstream to the Retreat area during this week. At 8am Monday, the river level at Retreat was 6.62 metres, which is about 4.4 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Moderate flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah with a return to major flood levels expected in the next few days. At 6am Monday the creek level was 4.95 metres, which was about 0.65 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels are easing downstream at Durham Downs however moderate flooding is expected continue during this week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights:
PB2-8(29) 48 Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.75m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4.05m falling slowly 05:00 PM SUN 02/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.54m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.22m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.69m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4.00m steady 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11
Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.17m steady 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.60m falling 06:30 AM MON 03/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.47m falling 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 6.29m falling 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 6.11m falling slowly 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.90m falling slowly 05:30 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.45m rising 05:30 AM MON 03/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.62m rising 08:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.95m rising slowly 06:00 AM MON 03/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.85m falling slowly 07:00 AM MON 03/01/11
* from automatic station
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:58 AM on Tuesday the 4th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Moderate to major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to the Retreat area. Major flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor to mdoerate flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Longreach. Minor flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat with the flood peak approaching the Glenlock area. Further rises are expected downstream to the Retreat area during this week. At 8am Tuesday, the river level at Retreat was 7.28 metres, which is about 5 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Major flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Tuesday the creek level was 5.08 metres, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels are easing
PB2-8(29) 49 downstream at Durham Downs however moderate flooding is expected continue during this week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 4.68m steady 08:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Landsborough R at Muttaburra 4m steady 06:30 PM MON 03/01/11 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.45m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.47m steady 09:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.21m steady 09:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.55m steady 08:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.75m falling 06:30 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2m steady 09:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Coolagh 4.05m falling 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 1.18m falling 08:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.69m falling 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 5.52m falling 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.65m falling 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.65m rising slowly 05:30 AM TUE 04/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.28m rising 08:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.08m rising 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.85m steady 06:00 AM TUE 04/01/11
* from automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:00 AM on Wednesday the 5th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Moderate to major flooding is extending downstream along the Barcoo River to the Retreat area. Major flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Longreach. Minor flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER:
PB2-8(29) 50 Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the lower Barcoo River between Isisford and Retreat with the flood peak approaching the Glenlock area. Further rises are expected downstream to the Retreat area during this week. At 8pm Tuesday, the river level at Retreat was 7.61 metres, which is about 5.9 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Major flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Wednesday the creek level was 5.17 metres, which was about 0.9 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels are easing downstream at Durham Downs however moderate flooding is expected continue during this week as upstream floodwaters from the Windorah area arrive.
Weather Forecast: Isolated afternoon or evening showers and thunderstorms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Landsborough R at Muttaburra 3.85m falling slowly 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.3m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.35m steady 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.2m steady 08:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.42m steady 08:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.25m steady 07:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.45m falling 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.9m steady 09:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Coolagh 3m steady 07:30 AM WED 05/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.96m falling 08:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 5.18m falling 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 5.01m falling 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 4.15m falling 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.7m steady 05:00 AM WED 05/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 7.61m rising 08:00 PM TUE 04/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.17m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 05/01/11
* from automatic station
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:57 AM on Thursday the 6th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Minor to moderate flooding continues on the Barcoo River between
PB2-8(29) 51 Isisford and Glenlock increasing to major flooding in the Retreat area. Major flooding is rising at Windorah on the Cooper Creek.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Longreach. Minor flooding continues downstream between Stonehenge and Jundah.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding is easing on the Barcoo River between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding continues at Retreat. The flood peak is currently in the Retreat area and water levels should commence easing Friday. At 8pm Thursday, the river level at Retreat was 8.28 metres, which is about 6.08 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Major flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Thursday the creek level was 5.2 metres, which was about 0.9 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs into next week.
Weather Forecast: Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the northeast.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Landsborough R at Muttaburra 3.84m falling slowly 09:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.15m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.21m falling 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.19m steady 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.33m steady 12:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.05m falling 07:00 AM THU 06/01/11
Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.86m steady 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.76m falling 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 4.6m falling 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 4.55m falling 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.65m falling 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.5m falling 05:30 AM THU 06/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 8.28m rising 08:00 AM THU 06/01/11
Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.2m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 06/01/11
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
PB2-8(29) 52
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE THOMSON AND BARCOO RIVERS AND COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:40 AM on Friday the 7th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flooding continues in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Minor to moderate flooding is easing on the Barcoo River between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding has now peaked on the Barcoo River at Retreat. Major flooding is rising slowly on the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
THOMSON RIVER: Minor flooding is currently easing in the Thomson River between Muttaburra and Jundah. Renewed small rises are expected during next week but river levels are not expected to exceed the minor flood level.
BARCOO RIVER: Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease on the Barcoo River between Isisford and Glenlock. Major flooding continues at Retreat. The flood peak is currently in the Retreat area and water levels should fall below major later in the weekend. At 9am Friday, the river level at Retreat was 8.03 metres, which is about 5.83 metres above the Barcoo River Causeway.
COOPER CREEK: Major flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Friday the creek level was 5.22 metres, which was about 0.92 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels at Windorah are expected to peak in the next 1 to 2 days.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs into next week.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 3.05m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 4.05m steady 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.18m steady 08:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.27m steady 08:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 2.8m falling 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11
Barcoo R at Isisford 4.14m falling 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 4.08m falling 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 3.25m falling 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 5.05m falling 05:30 AM FRI 07/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 8.03m falling 09:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.22m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 07/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.82m steady 05:30 AM FRI 07/01/11
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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PB2-8(29) 53
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:38 AM on Saturday the 8th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flooding is rising along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Jundah. Minor to major flooding will continue to fall along the Barcoo River between Glenlock and Retreat.
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Saturday the creek level was 5.2 metres, which was about 0.9 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels at Windorah are expected to fall slowly through Sunday and next week.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs for at least 7 days.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.95m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.89m steady 09:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.17m steady 09:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.57m rising 08:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.45m rising 07:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 2.5m falling 07:30 AM SAT 08/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 2.21m falling 09:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.55m falling 08:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 3.63m falling 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Barcoo R at Oma 3.72m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 2.85m falling 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.95m falling 03:00 PM FRI 07/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 6.86m falling 08:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.2m falling slowly 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.82m steady 06:00 AM SAT 08/01/11
*automatic station
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
PB2-8(29) 54 FLOOD WARNING FOR COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:20 AM on Sunday the 9th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Major flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Jundah. Minor to moderate flooding will continue to fall along the Barcoo River between Glenlock and Retreat.
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Sunday the creek level was 5.1 metres, which was about 0.8 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels at Windorah are expected to fall slowly this week.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs until the weekend at least.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 1pm Monday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.95m steady 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.75m steady 09:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.16m steady 09:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.99m rising 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m rising 06:15 AM SUN 09/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 2.5m steady 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.85m steady 09:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.48m steady 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 3.16m falling 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 2.55m falling 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4.35m falling 05:30 AM SUN 09/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 5.46m falling 08:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 5.12m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 09/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.82m steady 07:00 AM SUN 09/01/11
*automatic station
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:39 AM on Monday the 10th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
PB2-8(29) 55 Moderate flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Longreach. Renewed rises and minor to moderate flooding is being recorded on the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and the Jundah area. Minor flooding will continue to fall along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
Major flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Monday the creek level was 4.9 metres, which was about 0.6 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road. River levels at Windorah are expected to fall slowly this week.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs until the weekend at least.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 1pm Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.95m steady 06:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.63m steady 08:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.15m steady 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.18m steady 08:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.9m steady 07:15 AM MON 10/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 2.95m rising 07:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.74m steady 09:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.43m steady 08:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Barcoo R at Isisford 2.68m falling 06:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 2.2m falling 06:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 4m falling 05:30 AM MON 10/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 4.54m falling 08:00 AM MON 10/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.9m falling 06:00 AM MON 10/01/11
* from automatic station
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:07 AM on Tuesday the 11th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Longreach. Renewed rises and minor to moderate flooding is being recorded on the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and the Jundah area. Minor flooding will continue to fall along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah has now eased below major and is expected to remain
PB2-8(29) 56 at the moderate flood level for the remainder of the week. At 6am Tuesday the creek level was 4.6 metres, which was about 0.32 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs until the weekend at least.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 1pm Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.85m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 11/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.52m steady 07:00 AM TUE 11/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.21m steady 04:00 AM TUE 11/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 3m steady 06:00 AM TUE 11/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.65m rising 07:00 AM TUE 11/01/11
Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 3.89m falling 08:00 AM TUE 11/01/11
Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.62m falling 06:00 AM TUE 11/01/11
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:30 AM on Wednesday the 12th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Longreach. Renewed rises and minor to moderate flooding on the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Flood levels have eased below minor on the Barcoo River at Retreat.
Moderate flooding continues to slowly ease on the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Wednesday the creek level was 4.42 metres, which was about 0.12 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is expected to continue downstream at Durham Downs into next week.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 1pm Thursday.
PB2-8(29) 57 Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.75m falling slowly 06:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.41m steady 09:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 4.19m steady 08:00 PM TUE 11/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.9m steady 07:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4m rising 06:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 3.44m falling 08:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.42m falling 06:00 AM WED 12/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.82m steady 06:00 AM WED 12/01/11
* dentoes automatic station.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:40 AM on Thursday the 13th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Further rainfall is forecast across the entire catchment during today and into the weekend which may result in renewed rises and higher levels during the next few days.
Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Longreach, with minor to moderate flooding occurring further downstream at Stonehenge and Jundah.
Recent rainfall in the lower Barcoo catchment during Wednesday may result in some small rises and possible minor flooding at Retreat during the weekend.
Moderate flooding remains steady on the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Thursday the creek level at Windorah was 4.4 metres, which was about 0.1 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is rising downstream at Durham Downs, with further rises and possible major flood levels going into the weekend.
Weather Forecast: Rain areas and thunderstorms, with some moderate to heavy falls likely.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Friday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.65m falling slowly 06:00 AM THU 13/01/11
PB2-8(29) 58 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.31m steady 10:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.19m steady 10:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.8m steady 07:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4.15m rising 06:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.66m steady 10:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.31m steady 08:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.35m falling 06:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Barcoo R at Glenlock 2.65m falling 05:30 AM THU 13/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 3.09m falling 08:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.4m steady 06:00 AM THU 13/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.88m rising slowly 07:00 AM THU 13/01/11
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:59 AM on Friday the 14th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Moderate flooding has peaked in the Thomson River at Jundah, and renewed rises are occurring in the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
Further rainfall is forecast across the entire catchment during Friday and into the weekend which may result in renewed rises and higher levels during the next few days.
Minor flooding continues to ease in the Thomson River between Camoola Park and Stonehenge. Moderate flooding in the Thomson River at Jundah is beginning to ease slowly after a flood peak of 4.15 metres recorded during Thursday.
Recent rainfall in the lower Barcoo catchment during Wednesday and Thursday may result in some small rises and possible minor flooding at Retreat during the weekend.
Renewed rises and moderate flooding are occurring on the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Friday the creek level at Windorah was 4.5 metres, which was about 0.2 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is occurring downstream at Durham Downs. Further rises are expected during the weekend, possibly reaching major flood levels next week.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms with rain areas for most parts. Possible locally heavy falls with thunderstorms.
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Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Saturday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Camoola Park 2.45m falling slowly 06:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.2m steady 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.2m steady 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.7m steady 05:30 AM FRI 14/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4.1m steady 07:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.65m steady 09:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.28m steady 08:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.3m falling 06:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.81m steady 08:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.5m rising slowly 06:00 AM FRI 14/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.85m falling slowly 07:00 AM FRI 14/01/11
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:54 AM on Saturday the 15th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Renewed rises and moderate flooding are occurring in the Cooper Creek at Windorah as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Areas of heavy rainfall have been recorded in the channel country, with Eromanga recording 73mm in the 24 hours to 9am Saturday. This could lead to further rises downstream in the Cooper Ck around Durham Downs and in the Wilson River.
Minor to moderate flooding continues to ease slowly in the Thomson River from Stonehenge to Jundah.
Recent rainfall in the lower Barcoo catchment during Wednesday and Thursday may result in some small rises and possible minor flooding at Retreat during the weekend.
Renewed rises and moderate flooding are occurring on the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Saturday the creek level at Windorah was 4.65 metres, which was about 0.35 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is occurring downstream at Durham Downs. Further rises are expected during the weekend, possibly reaching major flood levels next week.
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Weather Forecast: Scattered showers, rain areas and isolated thunderstorms, west of Longreach.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Sunday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 3.07m falling 08:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.2m steady 08:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.7m steady 06:45 AM SAT 15/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4.05m steady 06:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.63m steady 08:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.26m steady 08:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.25m falling 06:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.56m falling 08:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.65m rising slowly 06:00 AM SAT 15/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.84m falling slowly 07:00 AM SAT 15/01/11
*automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:46 AM on Sunday the 16th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is easing in the lower Thomson River downstream from Longreach. Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at Durham Downs.
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly in the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Sunday the creek level at Windorah was 4.67 metres, which was about 0.37 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding also remains steady downstream at Durham Downs. However, areas of heavy rainfall recorded in the channel country during Friday may lead to further rises during this week in the Durham Downs area and in the Wilson River.
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Weather Forecast: Mostly fine, only isolated afternoon showers or storms.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Monday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.87m falling 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.19m steady 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.6m falling slowly 06:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4m steady 06:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.62m steady 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.25m steady 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.15m falling 06:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.34m falling slowly 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.67m steady 06:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.84m steady 08:00 AM SUN 16/01/11 Wilson R at Noccundra Hotel NA Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 11:37 AM on Monday the 17th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flooding is easing in the lower Thomson River downstream from Longreach. Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at Durham Downs.
Further daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Monday include Wahroongha 74mm, Stonehenge 48mm, Navarra 33mm, Isisford 24mm, Trinidad 21mm, Eromanga 15mm, and Windorah 14mm, with generally less than 7mm scattered across isolated areas north of about Windorah in the upper Barcoo and Thomson River catchments.
Minor flooding continues to ease slowly in the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah. Some renewed stream rises are likely however as a result of the recent isolated heavy rainfall.
Fast rises are occurring in the lower Barcoo River at Wahroongha following recent heavy rainfall. Minor flooding is likely at Wahroongha during the next few days, with higher levels possible.
PB2-8(29) 62 Moderate flooding remains steady in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Monday the creek level at Windorah was 4.67 metres, which was about 0.37 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding also remains steady downstream at Durham Downs, with some further stream rises likely across the Cooper Creek catchment following continued isolated moderate to heavy rainfall.
Weather Forecast: Isolated showers and possible gusty thunderstorms, mainly north of Windorah where rain areas may develop with possible locally moderate to heavy falls.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Tuesday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 2.6m falling 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.18m steady 08:23 AM MON 17/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.6m steady 07:45 AM MON 17/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.9m steady 07:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.62m steady 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.23m steady 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.55m rising 06:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.18m steady 08:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.67m steady 06:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.85m rising slowly 09:00 AM MON 17/01/11 Wilson R at Noccundra Hotel NA Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:38 AM on Tuesday the 18th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is rising slowly in the lower Thomson River downstream from Longreach. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at Durham Downs.
Further daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Tuesday include Eastmere 46mm, Woodbine 46mm, and Holmleigh 30mm in the upper Thomson catchment, and rainfalls recorded across the Barcoo catchment at Tambo 25mm, Listowel Downs 10mm, Blackall 10mm, and Navarra 10mm.
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Minor to moderate flooding is rising slowly in the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Some small rises have occurred in the lower Barcoo River between Wahroongha and Retreat, however river levels remain below minor flood level.
Moderate flooding is easing slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Tuesday the creek level at Windorah was 4.58 metres, which was about 0.28 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding is also occurring downstream at Durham Downs, with some further stream rises likely across the Cooper Creek catchment following rainfall recorded earlier this week.
Weather Forecast: Scattered showers, rain areas and isolated thunderstorms north of about Longreach with possible locally moderate to heavy falls. Isolated showers and thunderstorms, chiefly during the afternoon south of about Longreach.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Wednesday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.86m falling 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.18m steady 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m steady 05:45 AM TUE 18/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4m rising slowly 06:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.75m falling 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.22m steady 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 1.15m falling 06:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.69m rising 08:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.58m falling slowly 06:00 AM TUE 18/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs NA
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 10:12 AM on Wednesday the 19th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring in the lower Thomson River downstream
PB2-8(29) 64 from Longreach. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at Durham Downs.
Further daily rainfall totals recorded to 9am Wednesday include Eastmere 37mm, Woodbine 20mm, Gue 14mm, and generally less than 5mm elsewhere across the upper Thomson and Barcoo catchments.
Minor to moderate flooding continues in the lower Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
Moderate flooding is rising slowly in the Cooper Creek at Windorah. At 6am Wednesday the creek level at Windorah was 4.6 metres, which was about 0.3 metres above the level of the approaches to the Diamantina Development Road.
Moderate flooding remains steady downstream at Durham Downs, with some further stream rises likely going into next week.
Next Issue: The next warning will be issued at about 11am Thursday.
Latest River Heights: Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.64m falling 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.17m steady 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.93m steady 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.65m steady 06:30 AM WED 19/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 4m steady 07:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.69m steady 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.21m steady 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Barcoo R at Wahroongha 0.98m falling 06:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.72m steady 08:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.6m rising slowly 06:00 AM WED 19/01/11 Cooper Ck at Durham Downs 2.85m steady 07:00 AM WED 19/01/11
* denotes automatic station.
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Queensland
FINAL FLOOD WARNING FOR THE COOPER CREEK Issued at 9:14 AM on Thursday the 20th of January 2011 by the Bureau of Meteorology, Brisbane.
Minor flooding continues in the Thomson River downstream at Stonehenge and Jundah. Moderate flooding continues in the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at Durham Downs. Flood levels throughout the catchment are expected to fall slowly.
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Next Issue: This is the final warning. River height bulletins will continue to be issued. Updates will continue in the Flood Warning Summary. River heights are available on the Bureau Website; http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood
Latest River Heights: Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs * 2.3m steady 04:00 PM WED 19/01/11 Thomson R at Longreach auto * 1.66m steady 05:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Darr R at Darr Auto * 2.16m steady 05:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (West) Auto* 3.85m steady 04:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Thomson R Stonehenge (East) 2.55m steady 06:50 AM THU 20/01/11 Thomson R at Jundah 3.9m falling slowly 06:30 AM THU 20/01/11 Barcoo R at Blackall * 1.6m falling 05:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto* 0.22m steady 05:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Barcoo R at Retreat Auto * 2.79m steady 05:00 AM THU 20/01/11 Cooper Ck at Windorah 4.65m rising slowly 06:00 AM THU 20/01/11
*automatic station
Warnings and River Height Bulletins are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ . Flood Warnings are also available on telephone 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.
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