Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:45 AM AEST on Wednesday 07 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 17 RENEWED MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON FOR THE REMAINDER OF WEDNESDAY Recent heavy rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding across the Diamantina River catchment and its upper tributaries. Renewed moderate flooding is possible along the Western River at Winton for the remainder of Wednesday as flows arrive from upstream. Renewed minor flooding is occurring at Diamantina Lakes. An earlier flood peak is continuing to move downstream along the Diamantina River below Monkira. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.46 m and rising, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). Western River: Renewed moderate flooding is possible along the Western River at Winton. The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.85 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Western River at Winton may reach the moderate flood level (2.00 m) with renewed river level rises during the remainder of Wednesday. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with a flood peak travelling downstream of Monkira. 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 Thursday 08 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,3.22,falling,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Western River at Winton,1.85,steady,10:51 am Wed 07/01/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.80,steady,6:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.47,steady,11:00 am Wed 07/01/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,2.74,steady,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.01,steady,9:55 am Wed 07/01/26 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.