Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:19 PM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2
DIAMANTINA RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY, AND LIKELY TO REMAIN SO FOR NEXT FEW DAYS
Rainfall over the past several days has caused minor flooding along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes, where river levels are above the causeway and are expected to continue rising over the coming days.
Further rainfall is forecast across the upper catchment over the next several days, which may cause renewed or further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland and Northeast Tropical Coast, which includes the Diamantina catchment.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.14 m and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the level of the causeway for at least the next few days.
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 27 December 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,2.01,steady,11:00 am Fri 26/12/25
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.14,steady,11:00 am Fri 26/12/25
Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.80,steady,11:10 am Fri 26/12/25
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.
Forecast
Georgetown (18.2918°S, 143.5496°E, 286m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of rain. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with damaging winds and heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Winds NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 20s.
Forecast for Georgetown (18.2918°S, 143.5496°E, 286m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary 
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 22° 22° 21° 22° Maximum 27° 28° 28° 27° 28° 29° 30° Chance of rain 70% 90% 90% 80% 90% 90% 90% Likely amount 20-40mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 20-40mm 10-20mm 10-20mm 10-20mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 6
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(km/h)Wind direction NNW NW NE N NE NNE NE NE ENE NE ENE NE ENE NE Relative humidity 91% 81% 87% 84% 87% 83% 87% 82% 84% 80% 87% 74% 81% 67% Dew point 24°C 23°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 23°C 22°C 22°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Georgetown (18.2918°S, 143.5496°E, 286m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:25am EST 5:49am EST 7:03pm EST 7:27pm EST 10:55am EST 11:29pm EST 
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