Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River Issued at 11:21 AM AEST on Tuesday 07 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 81 BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM THURSDAY 9 APRIL Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is nearing a peak. Minor flooding is continuing at Birdsville, where the river level is rising slowly, with a peak around the moderate flood level likely from Thursday 9 April. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Durrie Station and Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 5.75 m and rising slowly at 9:00 am Monday, with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to peak around the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Thursday 09 April. 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 08 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.27,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.03,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.85,steady,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.25,steady,6:50 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.75,rising,9:00 am Mon 06/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.27,rising,10:10 am Tue 07/04/26 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.