Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:26 PM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 52

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend following a renewed major flood peak observed on Thursday 29 January.
Further rainfall is forecast for the next few days, which may result in river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be issued as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 6.73 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may remain above the moderate flood level (5.30 m) until Tuesday.

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 Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.38,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,7.41,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Julia Creek,1.38,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,3.09,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.11,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,2.83,steady,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,6.73,falling,11:00 am Mon 02/02/26

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 11:31 AM AEST on Monday 02 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE LATER THIS WEEK
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 later this week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are around the moderate flood level and above the causeway.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at the moderate flood level of 4.00 m and falling, and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.80 m and steady on Saturday morning, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) later this 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.39,steady,10:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.00,falling,10:00 am Mon 02/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 01/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.80,steady,9:00 am Sat 31/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.11,steady,9:55 am Mon 02/02/26

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.