Weather Warning

IDQ20865

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Flood Warning for the Diamantina River

Issued at 10:27 AM EST on Wednesday 27 Mar 2024.

Flood Warning Number: 2

FLOOD LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY

Rainfall over the last several days has caused river level rises across the upper Diamantina and Western River catchments. Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. River levels are likely to remain elevated over the next several days.

Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue for the next few days but significant rainfall totals are not expected.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes

Minor flooding is occurring along the Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes. The river level is currently at 2.58 metres which is just above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m).

Latest River Heights

LocationHeight of River (m)TendencyDate/Time of Observation
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM1.58Steady09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM2.60Steady09:00 AM WED 27/03/24
Diamantina R at Birdsville2.20Falling09:00 AM WED 27/03/24