Weather Warning
IDQ20865
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 11:09 AM AEST on Friday 30 Jan 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 34
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT BIRDSVILLE DURING NEXT WEEK
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 during next week.
River levels at Diamantina Lakes remain above the moderate flood level and the causeway.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 4.85 m and steady, above the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is continuing at Monkira.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Creek at Oondooroo | 1.43 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 30/01/26 |
| Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm | 4.85 | steady | 10:00 am Fri 30/01/26 |
| Diamantina River at Monkira | 3.77 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 30/01/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station | 1.80 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 28/01/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 2.10 | steady | 9:55 am Fri 30/01/26 |