Flood Warning for Barcoo River to Isisford and Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office
Issued Yesterday
(08 Nov 2026 12:09 PM)
Expires Wednesday
Details
Flooding no longer occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 3.15 m and falling, below the minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Affected Areas
Barcoo River to Isisford
IDQ20860
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Moderate Flood Warning for the Lower Barcoo River and Minor Flood Warning for the Upper
Thomson River
Issued at 11:39 am AEST on Sunday 8 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 20
MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM MONDAY MORNING
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK
Along the upper Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park.
Along the Barcoo River, the river level at Isisford fell below the minor flood level
Saturday morning.
Along the lower Barcoo River, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat. Further rises are
likely over the next few days and moderate flooding is possible from Monday morning as
upstream flows continue to arrive.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park at 06:00 am Saturday was 2.20 m and rising, above the
minor flood level. The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor
flood level (2.00 m) over the next few days.
Barcoo River to Isisford:
Flooding no longer occurring along the Barcoo River to Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is currently at 3.15 m and falling, below the
minor flood level. The Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office is expected to remain below
the minor flood level (4.00 m).
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.25 m and rising, with minor flooding. The
Barcoo River at Retreat may exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Monday morning.
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 09 November 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation
Thomson River at Camoola Park 2.20 m Steady 6:00 am Sat 07/11/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh 3.95 m Falling 6:00 am Thu 05/11/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir 4.65 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 08/11/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office 3.15 m Falling 6:00 am Sun 08/11/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha 3.10 m Steady 6:30 am Sun 08/11/26
Barcoo River at Retreat 3.25 m Steady 11:00 am Sun 08/11/26
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.