Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 75

NEAR MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM THE WEEKEND
A moderate flood peak observed at Monkira last week is approaching Birdsville, where minor flooding is occurring. Upstream at Durrie Station, a second peak is approaching and river levels are slowly rising. As these flows move downstream, further small renewed rises are likely at Roseberth and Birdsville over the next few days. River levels are likely to peak near the moderate level at Birdsville from the weekend as flows from upstream Durrie Station arrive. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.66 m and rising, 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:
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River levels at Durrie Station and Birdsville are rising with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.50 m and steady, with minor flooding (4.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may peak near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from the weekend. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed.

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 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.42,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,steady,2:55 pm Wed 18/03/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.90,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.10,steady,7:55 am Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.79,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26

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 12:13 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 63

MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUES AT GLENGYLE
MAJOR FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT MARION DOWNS AND BEDOURIE
A second major flood peak along Eyre Creek has passed Bedourie and is around Glengyle, where renewed rises above the major flood level are possible through to the weekend.
This situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
River levels continue to fall along the Georgina River between Roxborough Downs and Marion Downs. Major flooding continues at Marion Downs. Moderate flooding is occurring at Glenormiston and minor flooding is occurring at Roxborough Downs.
As at 09:00 am Tuesday, the Georgina River at Marion Downs was at 5.34 m and falling slowly, just above the major flood level (5.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs may remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. The river is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through to the weekend.

Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs:
River levels are elevated but are slowly falling along the Georgina River downstream of Marion Downs. Major flooding continues to ease along King Creek at Cluny.
Eyre Creek:
Major flooding continues at Glengyle and Bedourie.
As at 3:40 pm Tuesday, Eyre Creek at Bedourie was at 5.00 m and steady, with major flooding.
Eyre Creek at Bedourie may remain around the major flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday into Thursday. The creek is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) through to early next week.

As at 09:00 am Wednesday, Eyre Creek at Glengyle was at 4.50 m and falling slowly, with major flooding.
The Eyre Creek at Glengyle is likely to remain above the major flood level (4.00 m) through to the weekend, with renewed 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 Friday 27 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,5.60,steady,11:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Georgina River at Glenormiston,4.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.81,steady,11:00 am Wed 25/03/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,5.34,steady,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,5.00,steady,3:40 pm Tue 24/03/26
King Creek at Cluny,4.95,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Eyre Creek at Glengyle,4.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26

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 Thomson River And Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 12:08 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 88

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT JUNDAH AND WINDORAH
MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT STONEHENGE, LIKELY AT RETREAT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Along the Thomson River, the main flood peak has passed Jundah, where the river level peaked with major flooding during Monday morning. Upstream, moderate flooding is continuing to ease at Stonehenge, and minor flooding is continuing to ease at Camoola Park and Longreach.
Along the Barcoo River, the main flood peak is around Glenlock. These flood waters are likely to cause moderate flooding at Retreat from Tuesday afternoon.
Along the Cooper Creek at Windorah, major flooding is occurring with a major flood peak expected from Wednesday morning as flows arrive from the Thomson River.
The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Thomson River:
Major flooding is occurring along the Thomson River at Jundah.
At Monday 7:00 am, the Thomson River at Camoola Park was at 3.35 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 4.21 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to remain above the minor flood level (3.30 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 4.00 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (3.00 m) for the next few days.

The Thomson River at Jundah peaked at 6.35 m Monday morning, with major flooding. The river is currently at 6.30 m and falling, with major flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Moderate flooding is likely along the Barcoo River at Retreat.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is currently at 3.78 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to exceed the moderate flood level (4.50 m) from Tuesday afternoon. The river may peak near 5.30 m from Wednesday afternoon, with moderate flooding.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah is currently at 5.41 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah may peak near 6.50 m from Wednesday morning, with major flooding.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Creek at Bowen Downs,2.69,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Muttaburra,2.95,falling,9:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Camoola Park,3.35,falling,6:00 am Mon 23/03/26
Thomson River at Longreach,4.19,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Bogewong,5.60,steady,12:00 pm Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Stonehenge,4.00,falling,8:45 am Tue 24/03/26
Thomson River at Jundah,6.22,falling,7:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Duneira,0.90,steady,11:53 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Coolagh,4.50,steady,7:05 pm Tue 17/03/26
Alice River at Barcaldine Weir,4.91,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Isisford Post Office,3.10,falling,6:35 am Mon 23/03/26
Barcoo River at Wahroongha,2.55,steady,7:05 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Glenlock,4.65,steady,7:30 am Tue 24/03/26
Barcoo River at Retreat,3.78,rising,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah (Lignum Channel),1.18,steady,11:44 am Tue 24/03/26
Cooper Creek at Windorah,5.41,rising,5:00 pm Mon 23/03/26
Cooper Creek at Durham Downs,2.40,steady,9:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Cooper Creek at Nappa Merrie,2.55,steady,11:00 am Tue 24/03/26

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.