Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 09:44 AM AEST on Sunday 29 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
River levels along the Lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend fell below the minor flood level Saturday afternoon and will remain below the minor flood level.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Flooding is no longer occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 2.41 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend will remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.67,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.64,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.14,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.67,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,2.92,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,0.89,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.45,steady,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,2.41,falling,9:00 am Sun 29/03/26

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.