Weather Warning

IDQ20865

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Minor Flood Warning for the Lower Diamantina River

Issued at 1:27 PM EST on Wednesday 14 May 2025.

Flood Warning Number: 39

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT BIRDSVILLE

Flooding continues to ease along the lower Diamantina River. River levels at Birdsville fell below the moderate flood level Tuesday night and are likely to remain above the minor flood level at least into the weekend.

No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes

Flooding is easing along the lower Diamantina River between Durrie Station and Birdsville. Moderate flooding continues to ease at Roseberth Station.

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM1.10Steady12:00 PM WED 14/05/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM0.88Steady11:00 AM WED 14/05/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville5.90Falling09:00 AM WED 14/05/25