Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:31 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 39
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM THURSDAY
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 from Thursday.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Roseberth. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.50 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Thursday.
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 Friday 13 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.20,steady,12:00 pm Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.50,rising,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.72,rising,11:55 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.
Forecast
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Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers. The chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe with heavy rain which may lead to flash flooding. Light winds becoming NW/SW 15 to 20 km/h in the middle of the day then tending S/SW in the late afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Mount Isa (20.7266°S, 139.4943°E, 365m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 24° 23° 23° 23° Maximum 34° 34° 34° 34° 35° 34° 33° Chance of rain 50% 60% 50% 60% 60% 80% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 8
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(km/h)Wind direction WSW WSW ENE SSW WSW SSW S SSE E E E ESE E E Relative humidity 73% 53% 78% 60% 72% 52% 74% 56% 76% 60% 80% 63% 84% 72% Dew point 23°C 22°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 22°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 25°C 25°C 24°C 24°C 26°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mount Isa (20.7266°S, 139.4943°E, 365m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 6:09am EST 6:32am EST 7:21pm EST 7:44pm EST 2:17am EST 4:18pm EST
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