Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 09:12 AM AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND POST OFFICE FROM OVERNIGHT SUNDAY INTO MONDAY
Moderate rainfall recorded since early Friday morning has resulted in river level rises in the upper Flinders River catchment. Showers and storms with possible heavy rainfall are forecast to continue in the catchment for the remainder of the weekend and into next week, which may cause minor flooding at Richmond Post Office from overnight Sunday into Monday, with higher levels possible.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor 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 below the minor flood level and rising.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) overnight Sunday into Monday. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.16,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,2.16,rising,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,2.43,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,1.79,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Julia Creek,1.49,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,4.15,rising,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,2.15,rising,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,1.34,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,1.45,steady,8:00 am Sun 15/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 09:44 PM AEST on Saturday 14 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 41

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON DURING SUNDAY
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE OVER THE WEEKEND
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville over the weekend.
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the eastern part of the Western River catchment during Saturday, which has the potential to cause significant river level rises along the Western River and its tributaries. Moderate flooding may develop at Winton during Sunday.
Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.
Areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 2.25 m and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Moderate flooding may develop during Sunday.
No observations are currently available for the Western River at Winton. However, based on the observed data at upstream gauges, the river level at Winton is expected to be below the minor flood level and steady.
The Western River at Winton may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Sunday.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth and is estimated to have eased 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 3.70 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend.

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 Sunday 15 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.28,rising,9:00 pm Sat 14/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.63,steady,6:25 am Sat 14/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.70,steady,9:00 am Sat 14/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.85,steady,7:55 pm Sat 14/02/26

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

Moderate Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Friday 13 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 33

MODERATE FLOODING TO CONTINUE AT GLENGYLE
FLOOD LEVELS TO FALL BELOW MINOR AT BEDOURIE DURING FRIDAY
The flood peak along the Eyre Creek is around Glengyle, where moderate flooding is estimated to be continuing. Creek levels at Bedourie fell below the moderate flood level during Thursday and are expected fall below the minor flood level during Friday.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast in the catchment over the weekend and into next week, with isolated moderate to heavy rainfall possible, however this is not expected to have a significant impact on current river and creek levels.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is continuing along Eyre Creek around Glengyle. Minor flooding is estimated to be continuing along King Creek at Cluny.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.53 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to fall below the minor flood level (3.50 m) during Friday.

No currently creek level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The creek level is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) and steady.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) over the weekend.

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 Monday 16 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.28,rising,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.88,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.53,steady,9:00 am Fri 13/02/26
King Creek at Cluny,2.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 10/02/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.40,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26

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.