IDQ20860 Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology Moderate Flood Warning for the Barcoo River Issued at 12:02 pm AEST on Sunday 1 November 2026 Flood Warning Number: 14 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ISISFORD EARLY THIS COMING WEEK MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BLACKALL AND RETREAT Rainfall over the last week across the upper reaches of the Barcoo River catchment has resulted in river level rises and areas of flooding. Along the Barcoo River, a moderate flood peak was observed at Blackall Saturday evening, river levels are now above the minor flood level and falling. Minor flooding is continuing at Isisford, where moderate flooding is possible from early this coming week as upstream flows arrive. Along the lower Barcoo River, minor flooding is occurring at Retreat. Further rises are possible over the coming week as upstream flows continue to arrive. Barcoo River to Isisford: Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Isisford. Minor flooding is occurring at Blackall. No observations are currently available for the Barcoo River at Blackall. The Barcoo River at Blackall is estimated to have peaked around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Saturday evening. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and falling. The Barcoo River at Blackall is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 4.44 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Further rises are likely as upstream flows arrive, where the river level may reach around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) early this coming week. Barcoo River downstream of Isisford: Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford. The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 2.59 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. Safety Advice: * Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous. * Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways. * Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads. * Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed. * For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately. Next issue: The next warning will be issued by 12:30 PM AEST on Monday 02 November 2026. Latest River Heights: Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation Barcoo River at Coolagh 3.80 m Steady 6:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Alice River at Barcaldine Weir 4.94 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office 4.44 m Steady 6:00 am Sun 01/11/26 Barcoo River at Wahroongha 2.50 m Steady 6:30 am Sun 01/11/26 Barcoo River at Retreat 2.59 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 01/11/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.