Forecast

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Minor Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Cooper Creek
Issued at 10:22 AM EST on Wednesday 30 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 48

MINOR FLOODING EASING ALONG THE THOMSON RIVER AT STONEHENGE AND JUNDAH, AND ALONG THE COOPER CREEK AT WINDORAH
Flooding continues easing along the lower Thomson River, and along the Cooper Creek at Windorah.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor flooding is easing along the Thomson River between Stonehenge and Jundah.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge was at 2.20 metres at 9:00 am Tuesday and falling slowly, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and may remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) until the weekend.

No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (2.50 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m).

Cooper Creek:
Minor flooding is easing along the Cooper Creek.
No current observations are available along the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (3.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) TM is expected to continue easing slowly over the next few days and remain above the minor flood level (3.00 m).

Barcoo River at Retreat:
Cancellation

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 11:00 am EST on Friday 02 May 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,1.43,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.47,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,3.72,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.25,Steady,05:42 AM WED 30/04/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.61,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,4.03,Steady,09:00 AM WED 30/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.11,Steady,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.