Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Diamantina River; Minor Flooding Easing at Winton
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BOM issued it on April 6, 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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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a moderate flood warning for the Diamantina River as water levels rise at Birdsville, while minor flooding continues to ease along the Western River at Winton.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western 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 Western Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Diamantina River and a Minor Flood Warning for the Western River. This alert, identified as Warning Number 59, was issued at 11:50 am AEST on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Rapid river and creek level rises are currently occurring in the lower Diamantina catchment.
Affected Areas
The warning covers several key locations and river systems within Queensland, including:
- Diamantina River: Birdsville Police Station, Roseberth, Monkira, and areas downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
- Western River: Winton and surrounding areas.
- Infrastructure: The Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway is currently impacted, with river levels well above the causeway height.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the warning areas are advised to follow these safety protocols:
- Avoid Floodwater: Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay Clear: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey Road Signs: Respect all road closure signs and plan ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Emergency Assistance: For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the ABC, local media, and visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Significant rainfall observed across the Diamantina catchment over the last few days has resulted in rapid river level rises.
- Birdsville: The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 7.20 meters and rising. It is expected to reach approximately 7.70 meters during Monday with moderate flooding.
- Diamantina Lakes: The river is currently at 5.53 meters and rising, which is above the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters.
- Winton: Minor flooding is easing along the Western River at Winton. The river was recorded at 1.50 meters and falling as of Sunday morning, and is likely to fall below the minor flood level during the day.
- Roseberth & Monkira: Moderate flooding is occurring at Roseberth (5.18m and rising), while minor flooding is occurring at Monkira (3.65m and falling).
Timeline
The alert is currently active as of Sunday, March 1, 2026. Further rises are expected at Birdsville as upstream flows arrive. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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