Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Monday 09 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 38 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE FROM LATE TUESDAY River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is downstream of Monkira and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is likely to develop at Birdsville from late Tuesday. River levels at Diamantina Lakes are now below both the minor flood level and causeway. Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes has fallen below the minor flood level (2.00 m) as well as the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 3.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Tuesday. 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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.49,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.09,steady,1:00 pm Mon 09/02/26 Diamantina River at Monkira,3.65,steady,9:00 am Sun 08/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.00,rising,9:00 am Mon 09/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.37,steady,12:35 pm Mon 09/02/26 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.