Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 02:33 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 78
NEAR MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BIRDSVILLE FROM FRIDAY
The flood peak is currently passing through Roseberth. This will approach Birdsville from Friday, where the river may reach near the moderate flood level. River levels upstream are steady at Durrie Station, and are continuing to ease at Monkira and Diamantina Lakes.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is currently at 1.69 m and falling, below the minor flood level (2.00 m) and below the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway level (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is occurring at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.30 m and rising slowly, with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station may reach near the moderate flood level (6.00 m) from Friday.
Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.
Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 03:00 PM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.34,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.60,steady,2:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,3.41,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.94,steady,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.20,steady,7:40 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.30,rising,9:00 am Wed 01/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,5.90,steady,1:10 pm Wed 01/04/26
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.
Forecast
Julia Creek (20.6572°S, 141.7458°E, 121m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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Seven day forecast
Today: Mostly sunny. Winds E 15 to 20 km/h tending SE 15 to 25 km/h in the early afternoon then becoming light in the late evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Julia Creek (20.6572°S, 141.7458°E, 121m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 22° 23° 20° 21° Maximum 36° 35° 35° 35° 34° 34° 35° Chance of rain 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High Very High Very High Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 20
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE ESE SE ESE ESE ESE ESE E ESE Relative humidity 49% 30% 47% 31% 47% 30% 41% 30% 45% 30% 44% 27% 48% 28% Dew point 17°C 15°C 17°C 15°C 17°C 15°C 14°C 15°C 16°C 14°C 14°C 12°C 16°C 13°C -
Warnings
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Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Julia Creek (20.6572°S, 141.7458°E, 121m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 5:23am EST 5:45am EST 6:38pm EST 7:00pm EST 6:01pm EST 5:44am EST 
Waxing gibbous
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Temperature for next 5 days
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