Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:00 PM EST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Thursday 19 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 18 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

Wind Warnings for Thursday 19 March
Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the following areas:
Peninsula Coast and Cooktown Coast
Gale Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Wednesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:57 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 72

LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF DIAMANTINA LAKES WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BIRDSVILLE
Recent localised heavy falls over the southern parts of the Diamantina River catchment have resulted in significant renewed river level rises at Roseberth, where moderate flooding is occurring. Further rainfall is forecast for the remainder of Wednesday which may result in further river level rises and localised flooding downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
A moderate flood peak has passed through Monkira and is now approaching Roseberth. As these flows move downstream combined with renewed rises at Roseberth, further river level rises are likely at Birdsville over the next few days, where minor flooding is occurring.
Moderate flooding is slowly easing along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for heavy rainfall for parts of the Channel Country.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.58 m and slowly falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Renewed river level rises and localised flooding is possible downstream of Diamantina Lakes with forecast rainfall. Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Birdsville.
At 9:00 am Wednesday the Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 4.35 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are likely as upstream flows arrive, combined 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.58,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Western River at Winton,2.65,falling,7:50 am Thu 12/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.05,steady,5:55 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.58,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.94,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.65,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.90,rising,8:45 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,4.35,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,4.61,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26

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
Reissue to correct the next issue time

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 35

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend peaked at 10.83 m around 10:30 pm Sunday, with major flooding. The river is currently at 9.82 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 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 03:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.82,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.72,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.53,falling,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.29,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Julia Creek,1.55,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,6.43,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.02,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.62,steady,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,9.82,falling,1:00 pm Wed 18/03/26

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 Suttor River
Issued at 10:31 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 10

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT ST ANNS FROM LATE WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River at St Anns from late Wednesday afternoon.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is likely along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.83 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) late Wednesday afternoon. 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 Thursday 19 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.12,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Wed 18/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.99,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.42,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.90,steady,10:14 am Wed 18/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.27,steady,9:56 am Wed 18/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.23,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.83,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.00,steady,9:25 am Wed 18/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.96,steady,10:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.92,steady,10:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.03,steady,9:38 am Wed 18/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.72,steady,7:47 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.50,steady,9:27 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.20,steady,9:43 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.55,steady,8:34 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Wed 18/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.49,falling,10:25 am Wed 18/03/26

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.