Weather Warning
IDQ20865
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning for the Lower Diamantina River
Issued at 11:06 AM AEST on Saturday 4 Apr 2026.
Flood Warning Number: 80
BIRDSVILLE LIKELY TO PEAK AROUND THE MODERATE FLOOD LEVEL FROM MONDAY 6 APRIL
Minor flooding is continuing between Monkira and Durrie Station, with small renewed rises occurring at Monkira. Downstream, the main flood peak is currently around Roseberth Station, where major flooding is occurring. Minor flooding is continuing to rise slowly at Birdsville, where a peak around the moderate flood level is likely from Monday 6 April.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes
Major flooding is nearing a peak at Roseberth Station. Minor flooding is occurring at Monkira, Durrie Station and Birdsville.
Latest River Heights
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Creek at Oondooroo | 1.31 | steady | 10:00 am Sat 04/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm | 1.13 | steady | 10:00 am Sat 04/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Monkira | 3.42 | rising | 9:00 am Sat 04/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Durrie Station | 1.92 | steady | 9:00 am Fri 03/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Roseberth Station | 5.24 | steady | 7:30 am Sat 04/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville Police Station | 5.50 | rising | 9:00 am Fri 03/04/26 |
| Diamantina River at Birdsville | 6.13 | steady | 10:10 am Sat 04/04/26 |