Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Diamantina River
Final Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 09:57 AM EST on Wednesday 20 January 2021
Flood Watch Number: 2
DIAMANTINA RIVER BELOW THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES ROAD CAUSEWAY
No significant rainfall is expected in the next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River fell below the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 metres) in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The river level has also fallen below the minor flood level (2.00 metres) and is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days.
Flood Safety Advice:
Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.}
Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts
Next issue:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.33,Steady,09:00 AM WED 20/01/21
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,1.98,Steady,09:00 AM WED 20/01/21
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 210. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood. The latest weather forecast is available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts.
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