Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 29

MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
The flood peak along Eyre Creek is approaching Bedourie. Downstream at Glengyle, moderate flooding is occurring as floodwaters continue arriving.
Showers and thunderstorms are possible in the catchment for the next few days, however, no significant rainfall and no impact on current river levels are expected.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along Eyre Creek. Minor flooding is occurring along Kings Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.22 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) during this week.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was 3.10 m at Monday 02 February, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) during this week into the next week. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,2.81,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.58,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,1.85,steady,6:30 am Wed 04/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.22,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.30,steady,7:30 am Wed 04/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:19 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 36

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE OVER THE WEEKEND
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville over the weekend.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are above the minor flood level and the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the moderate flood level of 4.00 m and continues falling, whilst remaining above the minor flood level and the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is easing at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 1.80 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.36,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.51,falling,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.45,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.80,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.18,steady,9:35 am Wed 04/02/26

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

Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 08:57 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 53

RENEWED MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WALKERS BEND
Flooding has eased along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.
A second flood peak is approaching Etta Plains. Further renewed rises and minor flooding along the lower Flinders River are possible later this week as upstream flood waters arrive.
The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Minor flooding possible along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 3.51 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) during Friday 06 February. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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 Friday 06 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.80,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.74,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.73,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.29,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Julia Creek,1.37,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,2.95,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.19,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,3.35,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,3.51,steady,8:00 am Wed 04/02/26

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.