Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:07 AM AEST on Monday 16 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 43 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM WEDNESDAY MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM TUESDAY River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. A flood peak around the minor flood level is possible at Birdsville from Tuesday. Heavy rainfall has been observed across the eastern part of the Western River catchment during the weekend which has led to rapid river level rises along the upper reaches of the Western River and its tributaries. Moderate flooding may develop at Winton from Wednesday, with river levels upstream at Oondooroo similar to those observed in mid-January, with river levels still rising. Further downstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. Areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 3.06 m and rising, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). Western River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River. No observations are currently available for the Western River at Winton. Based on the observed data at upstream gauges, the river level at Winton is estimated to be below the minor flood level. The Western River at Winton may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) from Wednesday. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.75 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may peak near the minor flood level (4.00 m) from Tuesday. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.06,rising,10:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.14,steady,9:00 am Wed 11/02/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.64,steady,7:05 am Mon 16/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.75,steady,9:00 am Mon 16/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.90,steady,9:55 am Mon 16/02/26 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.