Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 02:17 PM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 23

Re-issued to reflect latest observation at Glengyle
MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENGYLE
MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE
Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek, whilst moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.87 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek levels are occurring along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate to major flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek. Moderate flooding is easing along the King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.57 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend. Renewed river level rises are likely next week as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 4.00 metres and falling, with major flooding.
Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain around the major flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend. Renewed river level rises are likely next week as upstream floodwaters arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,3.63,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.73,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.87,Falling,07:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.57,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,4.00,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:45 PM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 27

MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River following moderate to heavy rainfall in late March and early April.
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes and Birdsville. The river level at Birdsville is likely to fall below the major flood level early this weekend.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 4.86 metres and falling, 2.76 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville was last observed at 8.10 metres and steady around 4:00 pm Thursday, above the major flood level (8.00 m). Early Friday afternoon, the river level is estimated to be just above the major flood level and falling slowly.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is likely to fall below the major flood level (8.00 m) early in the weekend. The river level will continue falling but is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) through to at least late April.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.41,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.86,Steady,01:00 PM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,6.25,Falling,07:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,8.10,Steady,04:05 PM THU 17/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:13 AM EST on Friday 18 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 25

WALKERS BEND STEADY AROUND A MAJOR FLOOD PEAK DURING FRIDAY
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
Showers are forecast across lower parts of the Flinders River catchment over the next few days but at this stage significant widespread rainfall totals are not expected.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.04 metres and steady around a peak, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The river level is likely to begin easing slowly by the early part of the weekend, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, FORGET it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Monday 21 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.80,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.34,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,3.11,Falling,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.93,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.68,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.39,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,3.48,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,10.04,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 18/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.