Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:21 AM AEST on Friday 01 May 2026 Flood Warning Number: 6 DIAMANTINA RIVER REMAINS ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY Minor flooding is continuing to ease along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes, where the river level remains above the causeway. Downstream, the river level at Monkira remains elevated. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 2.67 m and falling, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m) and above the minor flood level (2.00 m). The river level is expected to continue easing over the weekend and into next week. 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 Monday 04 May 2026. Latest River Heights: Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.67,steady,10:00 am Fri 01/05/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,2.80,steady,9:00 am Thu 30/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.80,steady,9:00 am Tue 28/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.25,steady,10:35 am Fri 01/05/26 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.