Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 47 MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING AT WINTON BELOW MINOR PEAK OBSERVED AT BIRDSVILLE WITH RENEWED RISES POSSIBLE FROM NEXT WEEK Heavy rainfall has been observed across the eastern part of the Western River catchment during the weekend which has led to rapid river level rises along the upper reaches of the Western River and its tributaries. At Winton, moderate flooding is now easing slowly. Along the Diamantina River, river levels are rising above the moderate flood level at Diamantina Lakes. A below minor flood peak is passing Birdsville. However, renewed river level rises are possible from next week as upstream flood waters arrive. Showers and storms are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days which may cause further river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required. Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes: The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.13 m and rising, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). Western River: Moderate flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton. The Western River at Winton is currently at 2.35 m and steady, with moderate flooding. The Western River at Winton is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor flooding is easing at Roseberth. Renewed rises are possible as the flood waters arrive from upstream. The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station peaked near 3.75 m during Monday, below the minor flood level. The river is currently at 3.55 m and steady. Renewed river level rises are possible from next week as the flood waters arrive from upstream. 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 20 February 2026. Latest River Heights: Mills Creek at Oondooroo,3.88,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/02/26 Western River at Winton,2.35,steady,8:55 am Thu 19/02/26 Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,4.13,steady,10:00 am Thu 19/02/26 Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,4.55,steady,8:35 am Thu 19/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,3.55,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/02/26 Diamantina River at Birdsville,3.94,steady,9:55 am Thu 19/02/26 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.