Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

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Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Channel Country Forecast District.

Issued at 4:27 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about the southern Channel Country.

Weather Situation
A rich tropical airmass extends over the centre of the country with a surface trough extending into the far southwest of the state. Meanwhile an upper trough is moving across eastern South Australia. This combination is bringing the risk of heavy rainfall to the far southwest of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Channel Country
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for southern parts of the Channel Country district today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.
Conditions are expected to ease below warning thresholds during this evening.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Birdsville, Ballera, Orientos, Mt Howitt Station, Nappa Merrie and Durrie.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Channel Country Forecast District.

Issued at 4:27 am Wednesday, 18 March 2026.

Heavy rainfall continuing about the southern Channel Country.

Weather Situation
A rich tropical airmass extends over the centre of the country with a surface trough extending into the far southwest of the state. Meanwhile an upper trough is moving across eastern South Australia. This combination is bringing the risk of heavy rainfall to the far southwest of the state today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Channel Country
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for southern parts of the Channel Country district today. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 50 and 80 mm are likely.
Conditions are expected to ease below warning thresholds during this evening.
Flood Watches and Warnings are current for the area. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts/ for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Birdsville, Ballera, Orientos, Mt Howitt Station, Nappa Merrie and Durrie.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

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

Major Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Eyre Creek
Issued at 12:22 PM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 59

SIGNIFICANT RENEWED RISES AND MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BEDOURIE AND GLENGYLE
MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT MARION DOWNS
The main flood peak is now along Eyre Creek and approaching Bedourie and Glengyle, where significant renewed creek level rises are occurring.
Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across western parts of the Georgina River and Eyre Creek catchments for the next few days. This situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Moderate to major flooding is slowly easing along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 5.89 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding is occurring along King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek:
Significant renewed rises are occurring along Eyre Creek, with major flooding occurring at Bedourie and Glengyle.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 5.20 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days, with continued rises above the major flood level possible over the coming days as upstream flows arrive.

The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is currently at 5.10 m and steady, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days, with further rises 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,7.76,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,5.85,steady,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.79,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.89,falling,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,5.20,rising,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26
King Creek at Cluny,5.35,falling,9:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,5.10,steady,9:00 am 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.