Weather Warnings - Flood Warning - Diamantina River

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:38 AM EST on Sunday 30 March 2025
Flood Warning Number: 10

MODERATE FLOODING OCCURRING ALONG THE WESTERN RIVER AT WINTON
Moderate to heavy rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the Diamantina and Western River, and nearby creeks. Moderate flooding is occurring at Winton. Small renewed rises and prolonged flooding are possible as flood peaks arrive from upstream.
The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Major flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 6.85 metres and slowly falling, which is 4.75 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m). Moderate flooding is estimated to be occurring at Elderslie.
Western River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Western River at Winton.
The Western River at Winton was at 2.45 metres around 9:00 am Saturday and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Western River at Winton may remain above the moderate flood level (2.00 m) during Sunday. Small renewed rises and prolonged flooding are possible as flood peaks arrive from upstream

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Monkira.
Upstream floodwaters are expected to arrive at Birdsville from early April. Further updates will be provided as peaks are recorded upstream.

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 Monday 31 March 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,3.91,Falling,10:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Diamantina R at Elderslie,2.60,Falling,07:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,6.85,Steady,10:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Diamantina R at Monkira,3.90,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 30/03/25
Diamantina R at Birdsville,1.80,Steady,04:00 PM SAT 29/03/25

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.

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