Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:40 PM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 29

(Reissued to correct sub catchment severity from Major to Moderate)
MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River following moderate to heavy rainfall in late March and early April.
Minor to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes and Birdsville. Moderate flooding around Birdsville is likely to extend into the weekend. .
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding continues along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 4.44 metres and falling, 2.34 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes between Monkira and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 7.75 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) for the next few days, with moderate flooding likely to extend into the weekend.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.36,Steady,12:00 PM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.44,Steady,12:00 PM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Monkira,3.94,Falling,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Durrie,3.00,Falling,07:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,6.05,Falling,07:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,7.75,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 11:02 AM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 24

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT MARION DOWNS, BEDOURIE, AND GLENGYLE
Moderate flooding is continuing along the Georgina River. Major flooding at Glengyle has eased to moderate flooding during Sunday. A renewed major flood peak recorded earlier at Marion Downs is travelling downstream of Bedourie, which may cause renewed rises at Glengyle and keep the flood levels elevated for a longer time along the Eyre Creek.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate flooding is easing along the Georgina River around Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 4.33 metres and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
Elevated river and creek levels are continuing along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs.
Eyre Creek:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Eyre Creek, with renewed rises possible as a flood peak travelling downstream.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 4.53 metres and falling slowly, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m).
Eyre Creek at Bedourie is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

No current river level observations are available for the Eyre Creek at Glengyle. The river level is estimated to be below the major flood level (4.00 m) and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days, with renewed rises possible as an upstream flood peak arrive.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina R at Roxborough Downs TM,3.07,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Burke R at Boulia TM,1.69,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Georgina R at Marion Downs,4.33,Falling,07:25 AM MON 21/04/25
Eyre Ck at Bedourie,4.53,Falling,03:00 PM SUN 20/04/25
King Creek at Cluny,0.00,Steady,Not Available
Eyre Ck at Glengyle,0.00,Steady,Not Available

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:05 AM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 26

MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT WALKERS BEND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
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 is currently at 9.38 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The river level is easing slowly, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, FORGET it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.77,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.25,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,1.80,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.91,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.46,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.37,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,1.57,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,9.38,Falling,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.