Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 12:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 62 MODERATE FLOODING CONTINUING ALONG THE DIAMANTINA RIVER AT BIRDSVILLE Significant rainfall was observed across the Diamantina catchment during last week that has resulted in rapid river level rises. Elevated river levels are occurring downstream of Diamantina Lakes on the Diamantina River, with a moderate peak now downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Along the Diamantina River at Birdsville moderate flooding is occurring after a moderate flood peak on Monday morning. Another flood peak is between Monkira and Roseberth. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 5.66 m and steady, 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 and Birdsville. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira and Durrie Station. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 6.95 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) until around mid March. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive. 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 06 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.58,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26 Western River at Winton,1.10,steady,7:45 am Mon 02/03/26 Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.35,steady,5:45 am Wed 04/03/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,5.66,steady,11:00 am Wed 04/03/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.54,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/03/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.15,steady,7:10 am Wed 04/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,6.95,steady,9:00 am Wed 04/03/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,7.24,steady,11:15 am Wed 04/03/26 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.