Minor Flood Warning Issued for Diamantina River at Birdsville and Surrounding Catchments
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood warning for the Diamantina River, with moderate flooding occurring at Diamantina Lakes and minor flooding continuing at Birdsville.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 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.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20865) for the Diamantina River. This update, issued at 1:40 pm AEST on Sunday, March 8, 2026, follows significant river level rises caused by recent rainfall across the Diamantina catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts several key locations along the Diamantina River in Queensland, including:
- Birdsville: Minor flooding is occurring at the Birdsville Police Station.
- Diamantina Lakes: Moderate flooding is occurring downstream of the lakes.
- Roseberth: Moderate flooding is currently observed.
- Monkira: Minor flooding is occurring as a flood peak moves through the area.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning zones should take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as conditions are dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and all waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for situational updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently elevated across the catchment:
- Diamantina Lakes: The river was recorded at 5.32 meters and steady at 1:00 pm Sunday, which is above the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters and well above the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level of 2.10 meters.
- Birdsville Police Station: The river was 5.90 meters and falling as of 9:00 am Sunday. It is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 meters) for the next several days.
- Monkira: A flood peak is currently upstream near Monkira, which may cause renewed river rises at Birdsville over the coming week as flows move downstream.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately, with the river at Birdsville expected to stay above minor flood levels for the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next warning update by 3:00 pm AEST on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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