Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 12:29 PM EST on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 14

MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WALKERS BEND AND MAY CONTINUE INTO NEXT WEEK
Major flooding is occurring along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend as floodwaters from the Flinders, Cloncurry, and Saxby Rivers continue to arrive. Major flooding is likely to continue this week and may persist into next week.
A chance of showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast across the Flinders River catchment during the next few days, which may prolong the existing peaks travelling through the river systems.
The flood situation is being monitored and warnings will be updated as required.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 8.29 metres and rising, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend may reach at least 9.50 metres later this week, with higher levels possible. The river level is likely to remain above the major flood level for the duration of this week and possibly into next week.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Thursday 20 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.77,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.92,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.50,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,9.25,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.78,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,4.45,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.59,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,6.08,Steady,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,8.29,Rising,11:00 AM WED 19/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:20 AM EST on Wednesday 19 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 15

FLOOD LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES RD CAUSEWAY
Heavy rainfall in early February has caused river level rises in parts of the Diamantina River catchment.
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River as floodwaters arrive from upstream.
Showers are possible in the upper Diamantina River catchment for the next few days, however these are not expected to result in further significant river level rises.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is continuing at Diamantina Lakes, with the river level currently at 4.68 metres and rising slowly, which is 2.58 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
The river level along the Diamantina River at Monkira is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.90 m) and rising.

Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 11:00 am EST on Friday 21 February 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.51,Steady,08:00 AM WED 19/02/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.68,Steady,08:00 AM WED 19/02/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.