Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
24 MARCH 2025 13:08 EST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:08 PM EST on Monday 24 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 3
*Reissued to correct warning title*
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON FROM MONDAY EVENING
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the Diamantina River catchment. Minor flooding is possible at Winton and Birdsville.
Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms are forecast for the next few days.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for parts of the Northern Goldfield and Upper Flinders, North West, Central West, Channel Country and Maranoa and Warrego Forecast Districts.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 3.92 metres and rising, which is about 1.82 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Western River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Western River.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 0.00 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (1.50 m).
The Western River at Winton may reach the minor flood level (1.50 m) from Monday evening. Further river level rises are possible with the forecast rainfall.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding may occur along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 3.00 metres and rising, below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
With further heavy rainfall, the Diamantina River at Birdsville may reach the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Further river level rises are possible with the forecast rainfall.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 pm EST on Tuesday 25 March 2025.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.18,Steady,12:00 PM MON 24/03/25
Western R at Winton,0.00,Steady,10:30 AM MON 24/03/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,3.93,Rising,10:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,3.20,Steady,07:00 AM MON 24/03/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,3.00,Rising,09:00 AM MON 24/03/25
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
