Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Lower Diamantina River
Issued at 12:31 PM AEST on Friday 10 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 83
MINOR FLOODING PEAKING AT BIRDSVILLE
Minor flooding is easing at Durrie Station. Downstream, the main flood peak has passed Roseberth Station, and is around Birdsville where the river level is peaking just below the moderate flood level.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is easing at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Birdsville and easing at Durrie Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is currently at 5.80 m and steady around a peak just below the moderate flood level (6.00 m).
The Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station is expected to remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) over the weekend.
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 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 13 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.24,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,1.01,steady,11:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.60,falling,9:00 am Tue 07/04/26
Diamantina River at Durrie Station,1.70,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Roseberth Station,5.23,steady,7:05 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station,5.80,steady,9:00 am Fri 10/04/26
Diamantina River at Birdsville,6.30,steady,11:35 am Fri 10/04/26
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
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Today: Mostly sunny. Winds N/NW 15 to 25 km/h shifting S/SW 25 to 35 km/h in the early afternoon. Daytime maximum temperatures in the mid to high 30s.
Forecast for Thargomindah (27.9957°S, 143.8199°E, 127m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary
Minimum 23° 20° 13° 12° 12° 13° 14° Maximum 39° 28° 24° 25° 27° 29° 30° Chance of rain 20% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% 5% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Very High Very High High High High Very High Very High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - 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 6
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Sunrise / Sunset for Thargomindah (27.9957°S, 143.8199°E, 127m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 6:15am EST 6:39am EST 6:13pm EST 6:37pm EST 1:37pm EST
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