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.
Forecast
Quilpie (26.6131°S, 144.2672°E, 194m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Sunny. Winds S 25 to 40 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 17 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 33.
Forecast for Quilpie (26.6131°S, 144.2672°E, 194m AMSL) Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Summary
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Sunrise / Sunset for Quilpie (26.6131°S, 144.2672°E, 194m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:16am EST 6:40am EST 6:12pm EST 6:36pm EST 12:04am EST 2:18pm EST
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