Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 12:24 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025 Flood Warning Number: 7 MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON LATER THIS WEEK RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY AT DIAMANTINA LAKES Rainfall over the past week across the upper Diamantina River catchment has caused river level rises and flooding across the Western and Diamantina Rivers. Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain elevated and further river level rises are possible. This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.22 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the causeway into next week. Western River: Moderate flooding is possible along the Western River with forecast rainfall. The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.20 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level (1.50 m). The Western River at Winton may reach around the minor flood level during Thursday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) late this week. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with minor flooding occurring at Monkira. 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 Thursday 01 January 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,2.41,rising,11:00 am Wed 31/12/25 Western River at Winton,1.20,steady,8:15 am Wed 31/12/25 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.22,steady,11:00 am Wed 31/12/25 Diamantina River at Monkira,2.99,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25 Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.75,steady,11:15 am Wed 31/12/25 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.