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.
Forecast
Macfarlane (24.8494°S, 146.0212°E, 389m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Light winds becoming E 20 to 30 km/h in the morning then becoming light in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 19 with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Macfarlane (24.8494°S, 146.0212°E, 389m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary 
Minimum 18° 18° 19° 18° 19° 19° 19° Maximum 31° 31° 31° 32° 32° 33° 32° Chance of rain 10% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate 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 14
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(km/h)Wind direction E SE E ESE ENE SSE NE SSE ENE ESE E SE NE SSE Relative humidity 48% 24% 48% 24% 51% 25% 49% 23% 46% 21% 42% 20% 50% 23% Dew point 13°C 9°C 12°C 8°C 14°C 9°C 13°C 8°C 13°C 8°C 12°C 8°C 14°C 9°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Macfarlane (24.8494°S, 146.0212°E, 389m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:02am EST 6:25am EST 6:11pm EST 6:34pm EST 7:14pm EST 8:03am EST 
Waning gibbous
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