Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 12:11 PM AEST on Friday 17 April 2026 Flood Warning Number: 88 MINOR FLOODING CONTINUING AT BIRDSVILLE Minor flooding is continuing at Birdsville and slowly easing at Roseberth Station. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the upper parts of the Diamantina River catchment for the remainder of Friday and into Saturday. Creek and river level rises and localised flooding are possible with the heaviest rainfall around the Western River. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station and Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.30 m and steady, with minor flooding. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend. 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 20 April 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 17/04/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.04,steady,11:00 am Fri 17/04/26 Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.50,steady,9:00 am Mon 13/04/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.83,steady,7:10 am Fri 17/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.30,steady,9:00 am Fri 17/04/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.55,steady,11:35 am Fri 17/04/26 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.