Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:28 PM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3

MODERATE FLOODING IS POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM SUNDAY
DIAMANTINA RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY AND LIKELY TO REMAIN SO INTO NEXT WEEK
Rainfall during the week has caused river level rises and flooding across the catchment.
Flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes, where river levels are above the causeway and are expected to continue rising over the coming days. Minor flooding is likely at Winton during Saturday afternoon, with the possibility of moderate flooding from Sunday with forecast rainfall.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast across the upper catchment into next week, which is likely to cause renewed or further river level rises. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North-Western Queensland and North Tropical Coast.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.49 m and rising, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the level of the causeway into next week.
Western River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River.
There are no current observations for the Western River at Winton, however, based on upstream locations it is likely that the river level at Winton is below the minor flood level and rising.
The Western River at Winton is likely to exceed the minor flood level (1.50 m) Saturday afternoon. The river may exceed the moderate flood level (2.00 m) from Sunday with forecast rain. Further rises are possible.

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 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,2.18,rising,11:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.49,steady,11:00 am Sat 27/12/25
Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.79,steady,11:10 am Sat 27/12/25

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, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland And North Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:53 AM AEST on Saturday 27 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 6
FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM SATURDAY, EXTENDING TO THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST FROM SUNDAY

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Diamantina River
Thomson River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Flinders and Cloncurry, Norman and Gilbert, Baffle and Diamantina

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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 Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Barkly And Carpentaria Catchments
Issued at 11:04 AM ACST on Saturday 27 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 7
FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE BARKLY AND CARPENTARIA CATCHMENTS OVER THE COMING DAYS

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Waterhouse River
Roper River
Towns River
Limmen Bight River
Rosie River
McArthur River
Robinson River
Calvert River
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Barkly

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Waterhouse and Roper

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts
For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood

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.securent.nt.gov.au.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM ACST on Sunday 28 December 2025.