Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Eyre Creek
Issued at 09:20 AM AEST on Sunday 12 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 72

MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT GLENGYLE AND AT BEDOURIE
River levels along Eyre Creek at Glengyle fell below the major flood level during Saturday. Moderate flooding will continue to ease through the lower catchment over the next few days.

Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is slowly easing at Glengyle and at Bedourie.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie was last observed at 9:00 am Saturday at 4.59 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle was last observed at 9:00 am Saturday at 3.80 m and falling slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle may remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.

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 13 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,2.82,steady,8:00 am Sun 12/04/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.57,steady,6:00 am Sun 12/04/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.39,falling,9:00 am Thu 09/04/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,4.59,falling,9:00 am Sat 11/04/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,3.80,falling,9:00 am Sat 11/04/26

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 Diamantina River
Issued at 12:31 PM AEST on Friday 10 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 83

MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT BIRDSVILLE
Minor flooding is easing at Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak has passed Roseberth Station, and is around Birdsville where the river level is peaking just below the moderate flood level.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is easing at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Birdsville and easing at Durrie Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.80 m and steady around a peak just below the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above 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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 13 April 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.01,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.70,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.23,steady,7:05 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.80,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.30,steady,11:35 am Fri 10/04/26

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.