Moderate Flood Warning for Barcoo River downstream of Isisford and Barcoo River at Retreat
Issued 2 hours ago
(09 Nov 2026 11:16 AM)
Expires Thursday
Details
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.37 m and rising, with minor flooding. The Barcoo River at Retreat may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
Barcoo River downstream of 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 11:16 am AEST on Monday 9 November 2026
Flood Warning Number: 21
MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT CAMOOLA PARK
Along the upper Thomson River, minor flooding is occurring at Camoola Park.
Along the lower Barcoo River a flood peak is around Glenlock, where minor flooding is
occurring. Further downstream, minor flooding is continuing at Retreat. Further rises are
likely into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive, where a peak around the moderate flood level
is possible at Retreat from Tuesday afternoon.
Thomson River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Camoola Park.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is currently at 2.20 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) from
overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.37 m and rising, with minor flooding. The
Barcoo River at Retreat may peak around the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday
afternoon.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Location River Height Tendency Time of Observation
Thomson River at Camoola Park 2.20 m Steady 6:00 am Mon 09/11/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir 4.64 m Steady 10:00 am Mon 09/11/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office 3.15 m Falling 6:00 am Sun 08/11/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha 2.55 m Falling 6:30 am Mon 09/11/26
Barcoo River at Retreat 3.37 m Steady 10:00 am Mon 09/11/26
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.