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Australian Government Bureau of MeteorologyModerate Flood Warning for the Diamantina River
Issued at 12:42 pm EST on Friday 25 April 2025
Flood Warning Number: 31
MODERATE FLOODING EASING SLOWLY AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes following moderate to heavy rainfall in late March and early April across the Diamantina River catchment. Moderate flooding around Birdsville is likely to extend into the next week.
The river level along the Diamantina River has now fallen below the level of the Diamantina Lakes causeway.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Flooding has eased along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 1.95 metres and falling, below the causeway level 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 was at 7.55 metres around 09:00 am Friday and falling slowly, above the moderate flood level (6.00 m). The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to remain above the moderate flood level 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 02:00 pm EST on Monday 28 April 2025.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM | 1.27 | Steady | 11:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM | 1.95 | Falling | 11:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Diamantina R at Monkira | 3.82 | Falling | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Diamantina R at Durrie | 2.70 | Falling | 08:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
| Diamantina R at Birdsville | 7.55 | Falling | 09:00 AM FRI 25/04/25 |
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.