Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:45 PM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 27

MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River following moderate to heavy rainfall in late March and early April.
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes and Birdsville. The river level at Birdsville is likely to fall below the major flood level early this weekend.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 4.86 metres and falling, 2.76 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville was last observed at 8.10 metres and steady around 4:00 pm Thursday, above the major flood level (8.00 m). Early Friday afternoon, the river level is estimated to be just above the major flood level and falling slowly.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is likely to fall below the major flood level (8.00 m) early in the weekend. The river level will continue falling but is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) through to at least late April.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.41,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.86,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,6.25,Falling,07:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,8.10,Steady,04:05 PM THU 17/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek, Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:08 AM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 42

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUE TO EASE AT WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT LONGREACH, STONEHENGE AND RETREAT
Minor to major flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last few weeks with multiple flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.25 metres Wednesday 7:00 am and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.89 metres and steady with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is expected to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.90 metres around 9:30 am Thursday and falling slowly. The river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the current river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, however the river level is estimated to above the minor flood level (2.14 m) and falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding continues to ease along the Cooper Creek at Windorah. Further downstream at Durham Downs creek levels are estimated to be above the moderate flood level, while levels remain elevated at Nappa Merrie.
No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level at Windorah (Main Channel) is estimated to be above the major flood level (5.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) during Friday. The river level may fall below the major flood level during the weekend.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, Forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,3.23,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,3.89,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,4.78,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),0.00,Steady,Not Available
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.70,Steady,10:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.00,Falling,07:50 AM FRI 18/04/25
Barcoo R at Glenlock,2.90,Falling,05:00 PM THU 17/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,5.17,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.53,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:13 AM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 25

WALKERS BEND STEADY AROUND A MAJOR FLOOD PEAK DURING FRIDAY
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
Showers are forecast across lower parts of the Flinders River catchment over the next few days but at this stage significant widespread rainfall totals are not expected.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.04 metres and steady around a peak, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The river level is likely to begin easing slowly by the early part of the weekend, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, FORGET it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.80,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.34,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,3.11,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.93,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.68,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.39,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,3.48,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,10.04,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.