Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 02:26 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 75 NEAR MODERATE FLOOD PEAK POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM THE WEEKEND A moderate flood peak observed at Monkira last week is approaching Birdsville, where minor flooding is occurring. Upstream at Durrie Station, a second peak is approaching and river levels are slowly rising. As these flows move downstream, further small renewed rises are likely at Roseberth and Birdsville over the next few days. River levels are likely to peak near the moderate level at Birdsville from the weekend as flows from upstream Durrie Station arrive. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.66 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m). Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River levels at Durrie Station and Birdsville are rising with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.50 m and steady, with minor flooding (4.00 m). The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may peak near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from the weekend. Peak forecasts will be refined as upstream peaks are observed. 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 Friday 27 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.42,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,1.90,steady,2:55 pm Wed 18/03/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.66,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.74,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.90,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.10,steady,7:55 am Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.50,steady,9:00 am Wed 25/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.79,steady,1:00 pm Wed 25/03/26 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.