Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 02:53 PM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 66 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM WEDNESDAY MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BIRDSVILLE Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across parts of the Western River catchment over the weekend. This has resulted in river and creek level rises, with minor flooding possible at Winton overnight Tuesday into Wednesday and moderate flooding possible from Wednesday. Further downstream, moderate flooding is falling slowly along the Diamantina River at Diamantina lakes. A flood peak is currently approaching Monkira. As these flows move downstream renewed river rises are possible at Birdsville over the coming week, where minor flooding is occurring. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Gulf Country and Cape York Peninsula. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.20 m and falling, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m). Western River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River at Winton. No observations are currently available for the Western River at Winton. However, it is estimated that the river level is below the minor flood level. The Western River at Winton may exceed the minor flood level (1.50 m) overnight Tuesday into Wednesday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Wednesday. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth, Monkira and Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 5.40 m and falling at 9:00 am Tuesday, with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) during the next few days. Renewed rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 03:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,5.58,steady,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.30,steady,5:45 am Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.20,falling,2:00 pm Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.80,rising,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.45,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/03/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.88,steady,7:00 am Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.40,falling,9:00 am Tue 10/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.60,falling,1:15 pm Tue 10/03/26 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.