Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River Issued at 11:06 AM AEST on Saturday 04 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 80 BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM MONDAY 6 APRIL Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station, with small renewed rises occurring at Monkira. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is continuing to rise slowly at Birdsville, where a peak around the moderate flood level is likely from Monday 6 April. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie Station and Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 5.50 m and rising slowly at 9:00 am Friday, with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to peak around the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Monday 6 April. 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 Tuesday 07 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.31,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.13,steady,10:00 am Sat 04/04/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.42,rising,9:00 am Sat 04/04/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.92,steady,9:00 am Fri 03/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.24,steady,7:30 am Sat 04/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.50,rising,9:00 am Fri 03/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.13,steady,10:10 am Sat 04/04/26 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.