Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland Moderate Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River Issued at 12:12 PM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025 Flood Warning Number: 33 MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE Flooding continues to ease along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes. Moderate flooding at Birdsville is likely to continue until at least early next week. No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days. Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes: Minor to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River between Monkira and Birdsville. The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 7.30 metres and falling slowly, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m). The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to continue easing slowly and is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) until at least early next week. 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: The next warning will be issued by 02:00 pm EST on Friday 02 May 2025. Latest River Heights: Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.21,Steady,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25 Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,1.04,Steady,11:00 AM WED 30/04/25 Diamantina R at Monkira,3.54,Falling,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25 Diamantina R at Durrie,2.40,Falling,08:10 AM WED 30/04/25 Diamantina R at Roseberth,5.70,Falling,07:25 AM WED 30/04/25 Diamantina R at Birdsville,7.30,Falling,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25 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.