Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 11:49 AM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 15

RENEWED RISES TO THE MAJOR FLOOD LEVEL POSSIBLE AT WINTON FOR THE REMAINDER OF MONDAY AND INTO TUESDAY
Widespread heavy rainfall late last week has caused river level rises and flooding across the Diamantina River catchment and its upper tributaries. Over the last 48 hours, further rainfall totals up to 95 mm have been observed across the Western River catchment. Renewed rises to the major flood level remain possible along the Western River at Winton as flows arrive from multiple tributaries.
Further isolated showers and storms are forecast during Monday and Tuesday over the Western River and farthest upstream parts of the Diamantina River before easing midweek. Across the wider catchment, river levels are expected to remain elevated and further river level rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.
Renewed minor flooding is occurring at Diamantina Lakes. An earlier flood peak is continuing to move downstream along the Diamantina River below Monkira.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 2.80 m and rising, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m).
Western River:
Renewed major flooding is possible along the Western River at Winton.
As of 11:14 am, the Western River at Winton was at 3.10 m and falling, with moderate flooding.
Renewed rises to the major flood level (3.50 m) are possible for the remainder of Monday and into Tuesday as upstream flows arrive.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with a flood peak travelling downstream of Monkira.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 06 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,4.31,steady,11:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Western River at Winton,3.25,steady,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Diamantina River at Elderslie,2.95,steady,6:05 am Mon 05/01/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,2.82,steady,11:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.74,steady,9:00 am Mon 05/01/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,1.98,steady,10:15 am Mon 05/01/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Georgina River And Minor Flood Warning For Eyre Creek
Issued at 04:02 PM AEST on Sunday 04 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT MARION DOWNS FROM MID NEXT WEEK
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT BEDOURIE FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and minor to moderate flooding along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
Minor flooding is possible along the Eyre Creek from early next week as the floodwaters flow downstream.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Georgina River to Marion Downs:
Minor to moderate flooding is occurring along the Georgina River to Marion Downs.
No current river level observations are available for the Georgina River at Marion Downs, however, the river level is estimated to be close to the minor flood level (3.00 m) and rising, based on river levels at a nearby location.
The Georgina River at Marion Downs is expected to exceed the minor flood level (3.00 m) during Sunday and into Monday, with further rises to the moderate flood level (4.00 m) possible from mid next week.

Eyre Creek:
Minor flooding is possible along Eyre Creek from early next week, as floodwaters from upstream arrive.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie is currently at 3.30 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Eyre Creek at Bedourie may exceed the minor flood level (3.50 m) early next week.

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 04:00 PM AEST on Monday 05 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Georgina River at Roxborough Downs Tm,6.18,steady,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26
Burke River at Boulia,1.98,steady,3:00 pm Sun 04/01/26
Georgina River at Marion Downs,2.60,rising,7:00 am Sat 03/01/26
Eyre Creek at Bedourie,3.30,steady,2:55 pm Sun 04/01/26

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.