Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 03:56 PM AEST on Monday 13 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 86 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BIRDSVILLE Minor flooding is easing slowly at Durrie Station, while moderate flooding is easing slowly at Roseberth Station. Further downstream, the main flood peak has passed Birdsville, where the river levels peaked just below the moderate flood level over the weekend. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Moderate flooding is easing slowly at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.65 m and falling slowly, with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) for the remainder of the week. 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 15 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.20,steady,3:00 pm Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,0.99,steady,3:00 pm Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.50,steady,9:00 am Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.15,steady,7:25 am Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.65,falling,9:00 am Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.15,steady,3:35 pm Mon 13/04/26 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.