Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 03:14 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 71

LOCALISED FLOODING POSSIBLE DOWNSTREAM OF DIAMANTINA LAKES WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BIRDSVILLE
Localised heavy falls are forecast over the southern parts of the Diamantina River catchment, which may result in renewed river level rises and localised flooding downstream of Diamantina Lakes from Tuesday evening.
A moderate flood peak has passed through Monkira and is now approaching Roseberth, where minor flooding is occurring. As these flows continue downstream renewed river level rises are likely at Birdsville over the coming days, where minor flooding is occurring.
Moderate flooding is slowly easing along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.68 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. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Roseberth and Birdsville.
At 9:00 am Monday the Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 4.25 m and falling, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the coming week. 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 Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.60,steady,2:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Western River at Winton,2.65,falling,7:50 am Thu 12/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.06,steady,11:20 am Tue 17/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.68,steady,2:00 pm Tue 17/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.98,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.55,steady,9:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.70,falling,7:10 am Mon 16/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,4.25,falling,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,4.49,falling,2:00 pm Tue 17/03/26

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 11:22 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 9

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM TUESDAY EVENING
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 possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from Tuesday evening.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.50 m and slowly rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Tuesday evening. 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 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.28,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Tue 17/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.09,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.71,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.48,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.00,steady,11:11 am Tue 17/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.32,steady,9:56 am Tue 17/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.33,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.50,rising,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.06,steady,10:27 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.94,steady,11:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.51,steady,10:00 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.18,steady,9:38 am Tue 17/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.77,steady,10:47 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.65,steady,9:27 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.30,steady,9:43 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.60,steady,8:56 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.45,steady,8:32 am Tue 17/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.04,falling,11:12 am Tue 17/03/26

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

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 32

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT WALKERS BEND
Major flooding is occurring 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 occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 10.76 m and steady, 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 Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.85,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.73,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.67,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,8.39,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Julia Creek,1.68,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.03,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.07,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.53,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,10.76,steady,12:00 pm Mon 16/03/26

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.