Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 02:59 PM AEST on Tuesday 21 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 RIVER LEVELS APPROACHING THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY Recent rainfall has resulted in river level rises across the Diamantina River catchment. Along the Diamantina River at Elderslie, minor flooding is occurring, and is expected to ease in the coming days. 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 approaching the causeway and are expected to continue rising over the coming days. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 2.00 m and approaching the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the level of the causeway for at least the next few days. 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 22 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.22,steady,2:00 pm Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.06,steady,5:45 am Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.04,rising,2:00 pm Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.18,steady,7:25 am Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.30,steady,9:00 am Tue 21/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.56,falling,2:35 pm Tue 21/04/26 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.