Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:30 am Saturday, 27 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall developing about northwest Queensland during Sunday.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough extends across the northwest, containing an embedded low pressure system situated over land west of the Gulf Country in the Northern Territory. This low is expected to intensify as it moves into northwest Queensland overnight. These features are forecast to produce widespread heavy rainfall across the region.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts during Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 110 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Areas of heavy rainfall about northwest Queensland are forecast to persist into early next week, with locations and rainfall totals subject to the position and strength of the low pressure system.
Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Camooweal, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond, Kamilaroi Station, Augustus Downs Station, Corfield and Riversleigh Station.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 9:30 am Saturday, 27 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall developing about northwest Queensland during Sunday.

Weather Situation
A monsoon trough extends across the northwest, containing an embedded low pressure system situated over land west of the Gulf Country in the Northern Territory. This low is expected to intensify as it moves into northwest Queensland overnight. These features are forecast to produce widespread heavy rainfall across the region.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to develop for parts of Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts during Sunday. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 60 to 110 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 150 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
Areas of heavy rainfall about northwest Queensland are forecast to persist into early next week, with locations and rainfall totals subject to the position and strength of the low pressure system.
Locations which may be affected include Mount Isa, Camooweal, Cloncurry, Julia Creek, Richmond, Kamilaroi Station, Augustus Downs Station, Corfield and Riversleigh Station.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 5:00 pm AEST Saturday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Correct Title of Flood Watch

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland And Northeast Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:56 AM AEST on Friday 26 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 5
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM TODAY, BECOMING MORE LIKELY FROM SUNDAY, AND EXTENDING TO THE NORTHEAST TROPICAL COAST FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Diamantina River
Thomson River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Baffle

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025.