Weather Warning
IDQ20865
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 2:59 PM AEST on Monday 30 Mar 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 77
NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE MID-WEEK
The flood peak has likely passed Roseberth and is approaching Birdsville where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station and easing at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 2.87 m and falling, above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes
Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie and Birdsville.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Creek at Oondooroo | 1.37 | steady | 2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm | 2.83 | falling | 2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Monkira | 3.51 | steady | 9:00 am Mon 30/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Durrie Station | 1.94 | steady | 10:55 am Sun 29/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Roseberth Station | 5.10 | steady | 9:00 am Sat 28/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station | 5.25 | rising | 9:00 am Mon 30/03/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 5.79 | rising | 2:00 pm Mon 30/03/26 |