Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Minor Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River
Issued at 09:41 AM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 13

NEAR MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND FROM LATE FRIDAY WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MAJOR FLOODING RISING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Recent rainfall has caused river and creek level rises and flooding across the Flinders and Cloncurry catchments. Further areas of moderate to heavy rainfall are forecast to affect parts of the catchments over the next few days, with the heaviest rainfall likely over the Flinders catchment. River and creek level rises are likely to continue.
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Richmond, with rises close to the major flood level possible from late Friday with forecast rainfall. Minor flooding is easing at Cloncurry. Downstream, major flooding at Walkers Bend is expected to continue rising slowly well into next week as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) and relatively steady.
With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are possible along the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office from late Thursday. The river level may reach close to the major flood level (8.00 m) from late Friday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.54 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) well into next week, with slow rises continuing as upstream flows arrive.

Cloncurry River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Cloncurry River.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 3.32 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry may fall below the minor flood level (3.00 m) Thursday afternoon.

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 05:00 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.12,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.73,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.17,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,11.01,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Julia Creek,3.63,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,9.35,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,3.32,falling,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,11.45,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,11.58,steady,6:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.54,rising,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26

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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 am Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased over Central and Northern Queensland this morning, although remains possible in isolated areas.

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
This warning is now cancelled.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Cancellation Of Severe Weather Warning

for Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:59 am Thursday, 1 January 2026.

Heavy rainfall has eased over Central and Northern Queensland this morning, although remains possible in isolated areas.

cancellation of severe weather warning for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
This warning is now cancelled.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Never drive, walk, play or ride through floodwater. It is dangerous.
* Stay away from storm water drains.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines.
* Drive slowly and never drive through floodwaters. If the road is flooded or damaged, go another way.
* For storm help, call the SES on 132 500 or download the free SES Assistance QLD app.

No further warnings will be issued for this event.
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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:24 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 7

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON LATER THIS WEEK
RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Rainfall over the past week across the upper Diamantina River catchment has caused river level rises and flooding across the Western and Diamantina Rivers.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain elevated and further river level rises are possible.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.22 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the causeway into next week.
Western River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River with forecast rainfall.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.20 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level (1.50 m).
The Western River at Winton may reach around the minor flood level during Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) late this week.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with minor flooding occurring at Monkira.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,2.41,rising,11:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Western River at Winton,1.20,steady,8:15 am Wed 31/12/25
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.22,steady,11:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.99,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.75,steady,11:15 am Wed 31/12/25

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.