Flood Warning Issued for Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes in Queensland
This alert is no longer in effect.
BOM issued it on April 21, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A high-severity flood warning has been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology for the Diamantina River area in Queensland, with river levels rising and approaching critical points.
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- Record type
- flood warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- Issued
- April 21, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The alert is a flood warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM). It is an initial warning with a high severity level and warning group type of major. The effective time window is from issuance at 2:59 pm AEST on Tuesday 21 April 2026 until expiry at 7:59 am AEST on Friday 24 April 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes in Queensland. Specific locations include the Diamantina River at Elderslie and Diamantina Lakes, with river level rises noted in the Diamantina River catchment.
What You Should Do
Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous. Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways. Obey road closure signs, plan ahead to avoid flooded roads, and check ABC and local media for updates. For local emergency management warnings, visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings. For emergency assistance, call SES on 132 500, and in life-threatening emergencies, call 000.
Expected Conditions
River levels are approaching the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway at 2.10 m, with the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes currently at 2.00 m and expected to remain above this level for at least the next few days. Minor flooding is occurring at Elderslie, and levels are steady or rising in various monitored locations.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 2:59 pm AEST on Tuesday 21 April 2026 and expires at 7:59 am AEST on Friday 24 April 2026. The next warning will be issued by 1:00 pm AEST on Wednesday 22 April 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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