Weather Warning
IDQ20865
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 2:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 1 Apr 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 78
NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM FRIDAY
The flood peak is currently passing through Roseberth. This will approach Birdsville from Friday, where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station, and are continuing to ease at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 1.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and below the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes
Major 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 | 1.34 | steady | 2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm | 1.60 | steady | 2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Monkira | 3.41 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Durrie Station | 1.94 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Roseberth Station | 5.20 | steady | 7:40 am Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station | 5.30 | rising | 9:00 am Wed 01/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 5.90 | steady | 1:10 pm Wed 01/04/26 |