Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River
Issued at 12:31 PM AEST on Friday 10 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 83

MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT BIRDSVILLE
Minor flooding is easing at Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak has passed Roseberth Station, and is around Birdsville where the river level is peaking just below the moderate flood level.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is easing at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Birdsville and easing at Durrie Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.80 m and steady around a peak just below the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend.

Flood 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 Monday 13 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.01,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.70,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.23,steady,7:05 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.80,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.30,steady,11:35 am Fri 10/04/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For Cooper Creek And Final Flood Warning For The Thomson River
Issued at 12:19 PM AEST on Friday 10 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 99

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT WINDORAH
The flood peak along Cooper Creek is downstream of Windorah, where minor flooding is easing. Along the Thomson River, river levels have eased below the minor flood level at Jundah and no further flooding is expected.

Thomson River:
No further flooding is expected along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 1.15 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing at Windorah. Elevated creek levels and moderate flooding are expected to be occurring further downstream at Durham Downs.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah was last observed Wednesday at 4.00 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend.

Flood 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 Monday 13 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.29,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,12:00 pm Fri 10/04/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.42,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,1.69,steady,12:00 pm Fri 10/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,1.15,falling,7:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.74,steady,12:38 am Fri 10/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.64,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.22,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.08,steady,12:00 pm Fri 10/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,4.00,falling,6:30 am Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.60,steady,9:00 am Wed 08/04/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.08,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26

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.