Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 12:40 PM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 29

(Reissued to correct sub catchment severity from Major to Moderate)
MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River following moderate to heavy rainfall in late March and early April.
Minor to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River between Diamantina Lakes and Birdsville. Moderate flooding around Birdsville is likely to extend into the weekend. .
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Moderate flooding continues along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 4.44 metres and falling, 2.34 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor to major flooding is easing along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes between Monkira and Birdsville.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 7.75 metres and steady, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) for the next few days, with moderate flooding likely to extend into the weekend.

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 Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.36,Steady,12:00 PM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.44,Steady,12:00 PM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Monkira,3.94,Falling,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Durrie,3.00,Falling,07:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Roseberth,6.05,Falling,07:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,7.75,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25

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 Lower Warrego River (Qld)
Issued at 11:51 AM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 32

MINOR FLOODING EASING AT CUNNAMULLA BRIDGE AND ROCKY
River levels along the Lower Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge and Rocky are likely to fall below the minor flood level over the next few days
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Warrego River downstream of Charleville:
Minor flooding is easing along the Warrego River between Cunnamulla and Rocky.
No current observations are available for The Warrego River at Cunnamulla Bridge, however the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (6.00 m) and easing slowly.
The river level is expected to continue easing slowly and is likely to fall below the minor flood level (6.00 m), over the next few days.

No current observations are available for The Warrego River at Rocky, however the river level is estimated to be around the minor flood level (2.50 m) and easing slowly.
The river level is expected to continue easing slowly and is likely to fall below the minor flood level (2.50 m), over the next few days

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 01:00 pm EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Warrego R at Augathella TM,1.32,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Bradleys Gully at Raceview Alert,0.05,Steady,07:54 AM MON 21/04/25
Lower Bradleys Gully Alert,0.00,Steady,09:11 AM MON 21/04/25
Warrego R at Charleville Alert,1.02,Steady,08:18 AM MON 21/04/25
Ward R at Binnowee Alert,1.15,Steady,08:34 AM MON 21/04/25
Ward R at Binnowee TM,1.12,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Warrego R at Bakers Bend Alert,0.81,Steady,09:02 AM MON 21/04/25
Warrego R at Wyandra TM,2.71,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Warrego R at Wallen TM,2.27,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Warrego R at Cunnamulla Weir TM,6.02,Steady,10:00 AM MON 21/04/25

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

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 10:37 AM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 43

MODERATE FLOODING EASING AT WINDORAH AND JUNDAH
Minor to moderate flooding is continuing across the Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper catchments caused by rainfall over the last few weeks with multiple flood peaks currently moving through the rivers and creeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment for the next few days.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Thomson River.
No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Camoola Park, however the river level is estimated to be below the minor flood level (2.00 m).
The Thomson River at Camoola Park is likely to remain below the minor flood level (2.00 m).

The Thomson River at Longreach is currently at 3.65 metres and steady with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Longreach is likely to fall below the minor flood level (3.30 m) in the next few days.

The Thomson River at Stonehenge is currently at 2.60 metres and falling, with minor flooding.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) for the next few days.

No recent observations are available along the Thomson River at Jundah. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the current river level is estimated to be around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (4.00 m) for the next few days.

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
No recent observations are available along the Barcoo River at Retreat, however the river level is estimated to around the minor flood level (2.14 m) and falling slowly.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is likely to remain around the minor flood level (2.14 m) for the next few days.

Cooper Creek:
Moderate flooding continues to ease along the Cooper Creek at Windorah and at downstream locations.
No current observations are available for the Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel). Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the creek level at Windorah (Main Channel) is estimated to be above the moderate flood level (4.57 m) and falling slowly.
The Cooper Ck at Windorah (Main Channel) is likely to remain above the moderate flood level (4.57 m) in the next few days. The river level may fall below the moderate flood level later in the 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 12:00 pm EST on Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,2.05,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,3.64,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,4.55,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Thomson R Stonehenge (East),2.60,Falling,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.25,Steady,11:42 AM SUN 20/04/25
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.67,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,4.86,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.22,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25

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

Major Flood Warning For The Lower Flinders River
Issued at 10:05 AM EST on Monday 21 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 26

MAJOR FLOODING SLOWLY EASING AT WALKERS BEND OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Flooding is continuing along the lower Flinders River as a result of moderate to heavy rainfall over the last few weeks.
No significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.38 metres and falling, above the major flood level (8.00 m).
The river level is easing slowly, however it is likely to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) for the next few days.

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 Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Porcupine Ck at Mt Emu Plains TM,1.74,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Glendower Crossing TM,0.77,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Punchbowl TM,2.25,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Etta Plains TM,1.80,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cloncurry R at Cloncurry TM,0.91,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Gilliat R at Wills Dev Rd TM,2.46,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Julia Ck at Julia Ck TM,1.37,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Cloncurry R at Canobie Auto TM,1.57,Steady,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25
Flinders R at Walkers Bend TM,9.38,Falling,09:00 AM MON 21/04/25

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.