Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River
Issued at 02:24 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM LATE THIS WEEK
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding along the upper Georgina River and its tributaries upstream of Marion Downs.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is possible for the next few days, which may cause renewed rises and higher river levels. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and Northwest Queensland.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor to moderate flooding is possible along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is currently at 2.35 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level (3.00 m).
The Georgina River at Marion Downs may exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Wednesday 31 December. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) later in the week 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 04:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,3.45,steady,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Burke River at Boulia,1.92,steady,1:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.35,steady,7:30 am Tue 30/12/25
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.00,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25

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
re-issued to update flood watch issue number

Flood Watch For Parts Of The Barkly And Carpentaria Catchments
Issued at 12:48 PM ACST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 10
FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE BARKLY AND CARPENTARIA CATCHMENTS

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

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Nicholson and Georgina

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 12:30 PM ACST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON LATER THIS WEEK
RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding across the Western and Diamantina Rivers.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain elevated and further river level rises are possible.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and Northwest Queensland.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.51 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the causeway into next week.
Western River:
Minor flooding is likely occurring at Winton, with the possibility of moderate flooding with forecast rainfall.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.40 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level.
The Western River at Winton may reach around the minor flood level (1.50 m) during Wednesday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) late this week.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with minor flooding occurring at Monkira.

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 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.84,steady,12:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Western River at Winton,1.40,steady,11:40 am Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.51,steady,12:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.97,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.76,steady,12:10 pm Tue 30/12/25

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 And Northwest Queensland
Issued at 11:46 AM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 9
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH AND NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Murray 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
Settlement Creek
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Thomson River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Mulgrave and Russell, Tully, Herbert, Bohle, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina, Diamantina and Western River.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.