Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland
Final Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 10:00 AM EST on Monday 18 March 2024
Flood Warning Number: 53
FLOODING HAS EASED AT BIRDSVILLE
Flooding along the lower Diamantina River has eased.
No significant rainfall has been recorded over the last few days and no significant rainfall is forecast over the next few days.
Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flooding has eased along the Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes, where the river level has fallen below the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10m).
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
No further flooding is expected along the Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 3.70 metres and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).
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:
This is a final warning, no further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.34,Steady,09:00 AM MON 18/03/24
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,1.88,Steady,09:00 AM MON 18/03/24
Diamantina R at Roseberth,4.45,Falling,08:10 AM MON 18/03/24
Diamantina R at Birdsville,3.70,Falling,09:00 AM MON 18/03/24
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.
Forecast
Blackall (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) set as my default location ›
-
My MLA
-
Current condition
TOMORROW23° 36° mostly cloudy Chance of rain: 10% Likely amount: < 1mm First
lightLast light Sunrise Sunset 5:59am EST 6:22am EST 6:29pm EST 6:52pm EST NOW33.4° Feels Like: 31.9° Relative Humidity: 34% Dew: 15.4° Wind: N 17km/h Gust: 22km/h Rainfall since 9am: 0.0mm Pressure: 1011.1hPa -
Today Weather
BlackallNow34.1°cFeels Like:31.0°Wind:E 24km/hGusts:26km/hHumidity:32%23°Min36°MaxToday in BlackallPartly cloudy. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 30s.Tomorrow23°Min36°MaxPartly cloudy. Slight chance of a shower in the SW, near zero chance elsewhere. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h becoming light in the evening then becoming E/SE 15 to 20 km/h in the late evening. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the low to mid 30s. -
Radar
-
Popup Radar
-
Warnings
-
7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Winds E/NE 15 to 25 km/h tending E/SE 20 to 30 km/h in the early afternoon. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching the mid 30s.
Forecast for Blackall (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary Minimum 23° 23° 22° 22° 21° 20° 20° Maximum 36° 36° 33° 32° 30° 30° 31° Chance of rain 10% 10% 30% 30% 90% 60% 80% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 5-10mm 5-10mm UV index Very High Very High Very High High High High High Fire Danger Rating Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 15
(km/h)16
(km/h)16
(km/h)17
(km/h)23
(km/h)13
(km/h)20
(km/h)11
(km/h)17
(km/h)11
(km/h)18
(km/h)12
(km/h)15
(km/h)13
(km/h)Wind direction ENE SE ENE ESE ENE E ENE E ENE ESE ENE E NE ENE Relative humidity 52% 28% 51% 30% 60% 40% 57% 40% 64% 54% 72% 56% 67% 58% Dew point 18°C 14°C 18°C 14°C 19°C 17°C 17°C 15°C 19°C 19°C 20°C 19°C 20°C 20°C -
28 Day Rainfall forecast
Blackall Rain Forecast
Blackall 28-day Rainfall ForecastSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT19
20
21
CHANCE OF RAINFALL WITHIN DISTRICTNIL < 25%LOW 25% to 50%MEDIUM 50% to 75%HIGH ≥ 75%Issued Mar19Issue Notes
The hemispheric long wave pattern has remained stable in recent weeks. There are four main troughs. Currently the most significant troughs are near the longitudes of the Indian Ocean, eastern Australia, the southeast Pacific, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Summary:
Over southern and eastern Australia the cold front events with potential to bring widespread rain are now expected about 2024-03-18, 2024-03-23 and 2024-04-05. Rain events originating in the tropics and moving south are possible about 2024-03-18, 2024-03-23 and 2024-03-28. Over Western Australia the strongest cold fronts should occur about 2024-03-18 and 2024-03-23.
Forecast ExplanationThis forecast is produced by a multi-model ensemble consisting of dynamical atmospheric models, which are forced by the latest observed atmosphere, ocean, land and ice conditions. The models are designed to simulate features of the real atmosphere, including the daily movement of long and short wave patterns in the Southern Hemisphere.
The future probability of rain in each district is estimated using output from the multi-model ensemble, combined with historical information about the difference between the model forecasts and observed rainfall.
In this deterministic framework the skill of the forecast tends to decrease with time, however the forecasts are updated daily to provide the latest estimates of rainfall probability out to 28 days.
-
12 Month Rainfall Forecast
Blackall Rain Forecast
Blackall 12-month Rainfall ForecastMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFeb20242025477888888776105012 - 34 - 78 - 910Well below normalBelow normalNear normalAbove normalWell above normalIssue Notes - Issued Mar 5
ENSO status: El Niño, breaking down. IOD status: Neutral. SAM status: Neutral, trending slightly positive. The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is in an El Niño and is starting to break down. All international models indicate neutral conditions should return by late April or early May. The Southern Oscillation Index (SOI) is back below the threshold of -7, but is varying significantly with tropical activity over Australia and the Pacific. Waters in the Coral Sea are far warmer than normal, especially for an El Niño, and are offsetting the effects of this event. El Niño only has a small effect during autumn, typically increasing rainfall over the Nullarbor and SA, but having little effect elsewhere. The Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is in a neutral phase. Ocean temperatures are high across most of the Indian Ocean, with only cooler waters near the WA coast. The IOD has little to no effect during autumn. The Southern Annular Mode (SAM) is neutral and will slightly favour a positive phase during March and April and return closer to true neutral in May. A positive SAM increases easterly winds, increasing rainfall and thunderstorm activity in the east. As we go closer to winter, a positive SAM also reduces cold fronts and rainfall over southern Australia. Rainfall outlooks are predicting average rainfall for the vast majority of Australia throughout autumn. There are some weak signals that southwest WA could be slightly drier than normal in April, and southeast Qld and NSW could be slightly wetter during May, but otherwise near average.
-
Popup - Daily historical
-
Long range rainfall forecast
Blackall Rain Forecast
Blackall 28-day Rainfall ForecastSUNMONTUEWEDTHUFRISAT19
20
21
CHANCE OF RAINFALL WITHIN DISTRICTNIL < 25%LOW 25% to 50%MEDIUM 50% to 75%HIGH ≥ 75%Issued Mar19Issue Notes
The hemispheric long wave pattern has remained stable in recent weeks. There are four main troughs. Currently the most significant troughs are near the longitudes of the Indian Ocean, eastern Australia, the southeast Pacific, and the Atlantic Ocean.
Summary:
Over southern and eastern Australia the cold front events with potential to bring widespread rain are now expected about 2024-03-18, 2024-03-23 and 2024-04-05. Rain events originating in the tropics and moving south are possible about 2024-03-18, 2024-03-23 and 2024-03-28. Over Western Australia the strongest cold fronts should occur about 2024-03-18 and 2024-03-23.
Forecast ExplanationThis forecast is produced by a multi-model ensemble consisting of dynamical atmospheric models, which are forced by the latest observed atmosphere, ocean, land and ice conditions. The models are designed to simulate features of the real atmosphere, including the daily movement of long and short wave patterns in the Southern Hemisphere.
The future probability of rain in each district is estimated using output from the multi-model ensemble, combined with historical information about the difference between the model forecasts and observed rainfall.
In this deterministic framework the skill of the forecast tends to decrease with time, however the forecasts are updated daily to provide the latest estimates of rainfall probability out to 28 days.
-
Past 5 Days
Blackall Past 5 Days
This MonthMinimum Maximum Rainfall Friday
Mar 1521.2 °C 38.9 °C 0.0 mmSaturday
Mar 1625.5 °C 37.0 °C 0.0 mmSunday
Mar 1722.7 °C 37.1 °C 0.0 mmMonday
Mar 1821.3 °C 37.3 °C 0.0 mmTuesday
Mar 1924.6 °C 37.9 °C 0.0 mmLegend -
Almanac
Almanac
Blackall minimum temp history (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE Hottest this month 38.9° 15/03/2024 Coldest this month 17.6° 14/03/2024 Hottest on record 42.6 20/03/2015 Coldest on record 8.3 30/03/2008 Hottest this year 42.8° 23/01/2024 Coldest this year 17.6° 14/03/2024 Long term average 34.1° Long term average 20.3° Average this month 36.5° Average this month 21.4° Hottest March On Record Avg. max. temp. 37.3° 2015 Coldest March on record Avg. min. temp. 16.8° 2008 Blackall rainfall history (24.4246°S, 145.4659°E, 279m AMSL) RAINFALL Wettest This Month 0.0mm 01/03/2024 Total This Month 0.0mm
0.0 daysLong Term Average 50.7mm 6.4 days Wettest March on record 117.4mm 2011 Driest on record 2.4mm 2004 -
Year to Date
Blackall Year To Date
Average Rainfall To Mar 209.1mm 21.4 day(s) Total For 2024 224.4mm 27.0 day(s) Total To This Day 2023 254.4mm 20.0 day(s) Wettest Day 45.0mm Feb13 Lowest Temperature 17.6°C Mar14 Highest Temperature 42.8°C Jan23 -
Popup - Radar
Weather Radar for Australia
Australia Radars
- Adelaide
- Adelaide Airport
- Adelaide Sellicks
- Albany
- Alice Springs
- Bairnsdale
- Bowen
- Brewarrina
- Brisbane
- Brisbane Airport
- Brisbane Marburg
- Broadmeadows
- Broome
- Cairns
- Cairns Airport
- Canberra
- Carnarvon
- Ceduna
- Coffs Harbour
- Dampier
- Darwin
- Darwin Airport
- Emerald
- Esperance
- Eucla
- Geraldton
- Giles
- Gladstone
-
Popup - Monthly historical
-
Climatology
Climate History
Blackall Climatology
Blackall Long-Term Averages
Long-Term Averages Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Ann Mean Max (°C) 36.4 35.5 34.1 30.9 26.2 23.1 22.8 25.4 29.4 33.1 34.9 36.3 30.6 Mean Min (°C) 23.3 22.1 20.3 16.0 10.8 8.1 6.7 7.9 12.5 16.7 20.0 22.1 15.4 Mean Rain (mm) 88.5 69.9 50.7 26.8 15.6 23.8 16.7 14.2 26.7 28.6 50.0 77.1 477.4 Mean Rain Days 8.2 6.8 6.4 3.2 2.9 3.9 3.3 2.6 3.2 4.5 6.9 7.7 58.3