Weather Warning
IDQ20865
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 1:31 PM AEST on Friday 13 Feb 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 40
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE OVER THE WEEKEND
River levels remain elevated along the Diamantina River, where the main flood peak is passing through Roseberth and slowly approaching Birdsville. Minor flooding is possible at Birdsville over the weekend.
Further areas of showers and rainfall are possible over parts of the catchment over the next few days which may see renewed river level rises in some areas. This warning will be updated as required.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes
Minor flooding is occurring at Roseberth and is estimated to have eased at Monkira. River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Monkira.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm | 1.21 | steady | 12:00 pm Fri 13/02/26 |
| Diamantina River at Monkira | 3.14 | steady | 9:00 am Wed 11/02/26 |
| Diamantina River at Roseberth Station | 4.60 | steady | 6:20 am Fri 13/02/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station | 3.60 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 13/02/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 3.80 | steady | 11:55 am Fri 13/02/26 |