Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:41 PM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 79

MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM SUNDAY
The flood peak is currently passing through Roseberth. This will approach Birdsville from Sunday, where the river is likely to exceed the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station, and are continuing to ease at Monkira.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.40 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Sunday. A peak above the moderate flood level is expected from early next week.

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 Saturday 04 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.33,steady,2:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.33,steady,2:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.39,falling,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.94,steady,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.23,rising,6:40 am Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.40,rising,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.00,steady,1:10 pm Thu 02/04/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 11:05 AM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 67

MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT GLENGYLE
MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE
River levels are continuing to fall along the Georgina River and Eyre Creek.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 4.71 m and falling slowly at 9:00 am Wednesday, with moderate flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of the week.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels continue to fall slowly along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Elevated river levels continue to ease along King Creek at Cluny, with major flooding.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding is occurring at Glengyle and moderate flooding is occurring at Bedourie.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 4.80 m and steady at 9:00 am Thursday, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of the week.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 4.20 m and steady at 9:00 am Thursday, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may fall below the major flood level (4.00 m) early next week.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Saturday 04 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.66,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.66,steady,10:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,4.71,falling,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.80,steady,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.20,steady,9:00 am Thu 02/04/26

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.