Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:59 PM AEST on Monday 30 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 77
NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE MID-WEEK
The flood peak has likely passed Roseberth and is approaching Birdsville where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station and easing at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 2.87 m and falling, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate 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 5.25 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) during Wednesday.
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 Wednesday 01 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.37,steady,2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.83,falling,2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.51,steady,9:00 am Mon 30/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.94,steady,10:55 am Sun 29/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.10,steady,9:00 am Sat 28/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.25,rising,9:00 am Mon 30/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.79,rising,2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26
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.
Forecast
Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Today: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the N during this afternoon and evening. Near zero chance of rain elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming E 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 30 to 35.
Forecast for Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Summary 
Minimum 21° 22° 22° 22° 22° 21° 21° Maximum 32° 32° 32° 32° 31° 31° 31° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 10% 10% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - 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 23
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Sunrise / Sunset for Hughenden (20.843°S, 144.2011°E, 311m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:08am EST 6:30am EST 6:25pm EST 6:47pm EST 5:13pm EST 4:35am EST 
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