Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:18 AM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 52 RENEWED RISES TO NEAR MODERATE LEVELS POSSIBLE AT WINTON FROM OVERNIGHT MONDAY INTO TUESDAY Along the Western River at Winton, river levels have continued to fall and are now just around the minor flood level. Multiple renewed rises are expected following recent rainfall. Renewed rises to near the moderate flood level are possible from overnight Monday into Tuesday as upstream floodwaters arrive. Along the Diamantina River, river levels are above the moderate flood level and rising at Diamantina Lakes. A below minor flood peak has passed Birdsville, however renewed river level rises are likely from next week with the combination of upstream flood waters arriving and locally heavy rainfall. Showers and storms are likely over parts of the catchment for the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall in the far lower reaches of the catchment, including Birdsville. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.21 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m). Western River: Renewed moderate flooding is possible along the Western River at Winton. The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and steady, with minor flooding. Renewed river level rises are possible and the Western River at Winton may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) overnight Monday into Tuesday. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River level rises are expected along the Diamantina River downstream as upstream flows arrive, and with forecast locally heavy rainfall. 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 Tuesday 24 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,4.81,steady,10:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Western River at Winton,1.50,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.60,steady,5:50 am Mon 23/02/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.24,steady,10:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.45,steady,7:15 am Mon 23/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.35,steady,9:00 am Mon 23/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.87,steady,9:55 am Mon 23/02/26 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.