Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:50 AM AEST on Wednesday 21 January 2026 Flood Warning Number: 29 MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak has now passed Monkira and is now approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding may develop at early next week as this peak moves downstream. River levels are slowly falling but remain above the moderate flood level and above the causeway at Diamantina Lakes. Upstream, along the Western River, moderate flooding has eased at Winton following a flood peak late last week. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 5.12 m and falling slowly, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). Western River: Minor flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton. The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.50 m and falling, with minor flooding. The Western River at Winton is likely to fall below the minor flood level (1.50 m) Wednesday afternoon. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Moderate flooding has eased and minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station was at 1.75 m around 09:00 am Tuesday 20/01/2026 and steady, below the minor flood level (4.00 m). The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level from early 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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 23 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.78,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Western River at Winton,1.50,falling,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.00,steady,5:55 am Wed 21/01/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.12,steady,11:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 21/01/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,1.75,steady,9:00 am Tue 20/01/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,2.08,steady,9:55 am Wed 21/01/26 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.