Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 78
NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM FRIDAY
The flood peak is currently passing through Roseberth. This will approach Birdsville from Friday, where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station, and are continuing to ease at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 1.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and below the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.30 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Friday.
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 Thursday 02 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.60,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.41,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.94,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.20,steady,7:40 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.30,rising,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.90,steady,1:10 pm Wed 01/04/26
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.
Forecast
The Monument (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h turning SE 20 to 30 km/h in the middle of the day. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 30s.
Forecast for The Monument (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 19° 19° 18° 19° 17° 19° 19° Maximum 35° 35° 35° 34° 34° 35° 35° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Very High Extreme Very High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating Moderate No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 13
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(km/h)Wind direction E SE E ESE ESE ESE E ESE E ESE E E ENE E Relative humidity 44% 28% 42% 29% 43% 28% 44% 29% 43% 29% 48% 30% 45% 26% Dew point 15°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 14°C 13°C 14°C 13°C 13°C 13°C 16°C 14°C 15°C 13°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for The Monument (21.7597°S, 139.9135°E, 363m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:26am EST 6:48am EST 6:40pm EST 7:02pm EST 6:36pm EST 6:39am EST 
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