Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 12:03 PM AEST on Friday 24 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY Recent rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Diamantina River catchment. River levels along the Diamantina River at Elderslie are expected to have eased below the minor flood level. Combined flows from upper parts of the Diamantina and Mayne Rivers have caused minor flooding along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes, where river levels are above the causeway. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.71 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m) and just below the moderate flood level (4.00 m). The river level is expected to remain elevated over the weekend. 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 Monday 27 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.20,steady,11:00 am Fri 24/04/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.85,steady,5:55 am Wed 22/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.71,steady,11:00 am Fri 24/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.18,steady,7:25 am Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,2.30,steady,9:00 am Fri 24/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.77,steady,11:35 am Fri 24/04/26 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.