Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Western and Diamantina Rivers in Queensland
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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 flood warnings for the Western and Diamantina Rivers, with moderate flooding occurring at Winton and Diamantina Lakes.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Western River and a Flood Warning for the Diamantina River (Alert ID: IDQ20865). This warning was issued at 11:19 am AEST on Friday, February 20, 2026, and is currently in effect.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions and river points are impacted:
- Western River: Winton and surrounding areas.
- Diamantina River: Diamantina Lakes, Birdsville, Roseberth, Monkira, and Elderslie.
- Key Infrastructure: Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway.
Expected Conditions
- Western River at Winton: Moderate flooding is occurring. The river was recorded at 2.35 meters and steady as of 8:55 am Thursday, remaining above the moderate flood level of 2.00 meters. It is expected to stay above this level for the remainder of Friday.
- Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes: The river is currently at 4.30 meters and rising, which is above the moderate flood level of 4.00 meters and the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 meters).
- Diamantina River at Birdsville: The river is currently at 3.55 meters and steady, which is below the minor flood level of 4.00 meters. However, renewed rises are possible next week as upstream flows arrive.
- Additional Hazards: Showers and storms are possible over parts of the catchment for the next few days, which may cause further river level rises.
Timeline
- Current Status: Moderate flooding is occurring at Winton and Diamantina Lakes. Minor flooding is easing at Roseberth.
- Duration: Winton is expected to remain in moderate flood through Friday. Upstream flows are expected to reach downstream locations, including Birdsville, starting next week.
- Next Update: The Bureau of Meteorology will issue the next update by 12:00 PM AEST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Safety First: Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater. It is dangerous and conditions can change quickly.
- Stay Clear: Keep away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Road Safety: Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded roads.
- Stay Informed: Monitor the ABC and local media for updates. Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
- Emergency Assistance: For assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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