Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 78

NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM FRIDAY
The flood peak is currently passing through Roseberth. This will approach Birdsville from Friday, where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station, and are continuing to ease at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 1.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and below the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
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 5.30 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Friday.

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 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.60,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.41,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.94,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.20,steady,7:40 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.30,rising,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.90,steady,1:10 pm Wed 01/04/26

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 Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Final Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:36 AM AEST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 94

MAJOR FLOODING EASING AT WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT JUNDAH
MINOR FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE
The flood peak is downstream of Windorah, along the Cooper Creek, where major flooding easing. Upstream river levels continue to fall along the Thomson River and flooding has eased along the Barcoo River.

Thomson River:
Moderate flooding is easing at Jundah. Minor flooding is easing at Stonehenge.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.35 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.22 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah may fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during Thursday. The river may fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m) from the weekend.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Flooding is no longer occurring at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 1.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain below the minor flood level (2.14 m).

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is easing at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 5.18 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may fall below the major flood level (5.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday. The creek may fall below the moderate flood level (4.57 m) from Friday.

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 Thursday 02 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,1.64,steady,11:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,1.03,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,0.80,falling,6:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,1.62,steady,11:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,4.27,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,2.35,falling,6:35 am Wed 01/04/26
Thomson River at Jundah,4.22,falling,7:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Thu 26/03/26
Jordan Creek at Glencoe,0.84,falling,11:28 am Wed 01/04/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.70,steady,11:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,1.20,steady,7:00 am Fri 27/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,2.35,falling,5:00 pm Sat 28/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,1.69,falling,11:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),0.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,5.18,falling,6:30 am Wed 01/04/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.45,steady,9:00 am Mon 30/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.17,steady,11:00 am Wed 01/04/26

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.