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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, QueenslandModerate Flood Warning for the lower Diamantina River
Issued at 10:50 am EST on Sunday 21 April 2019
Flood Warning Number: 22
River level rises continue in the lower Diamantina River with moderate flooding possible at Birdsville later in the week.
No significant rainfall is expected across the catchment during the remainder of the weekend and into next week.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River levels are nearing a peak at Durrie Station on Sunday.
No manual observations are current for Birdsville, however based on the automatic station river level rises (below minor) are occurring at Birdsville during Sunday morning. The Diamantina River at Birdsville will continue rising and is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) later on Sunday or early Monday, with higher levels and moderate flooding (above 6.00 m) possible later in the week.
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 12:00 pm EST on Tuesday 23 April 2019.
Latest River Heights:
| Location | Height of River (m) | Tendency | Date/Time of Observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM | 1.10 | Steady | 10:00 AM SUN 21/04/19 |
| Diamantina R at Monkira | Not Available | ||
| Diamantina R at Durrie | 2.45 | Rising | 06:00 AM SUN 21/04/19 |
| Diamantina R at Roseberth | 4.95 | Rising | 08:15 AM SUN 21/04/19 |
| Diamantina R at Birdsville | Not Available | ||
This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. 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.