Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
21 FEBRUARY 2025 10:28 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:28 AM EST on Friday 21 February 2025
Flood Warning Number: 16
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.
No significant rainfall totals are forecast for the Diamantina River catchment for the next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding is continuing at Diamantina Lakes following a moderate flood peak, with the river level currently at 4.41 metres and falling slowly. The river level is 2.31 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 Monday 24 February 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.81,Rising,09:00 AM FRI 21/02/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.41,Steady,09:00 AM FRI 21/02/25
Diamantina R at Monkira,0.00,Steady,Not Available
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.
