Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Initial Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 07:55 AM EST on Wednesday 04 December 2024
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Rainfall from the last 7-14 days has resulted in small river rises along the Diamantina River at the Diamantina Lakes causeway.
Further isolated showers and thunderstorms are forecast during Wednesday and Thursday across parts of the Diamantina River catchment, which may prolong areas of isolated flooding.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The river level at Diamantina Lakes is rising slowly on Wednesday morning at 2.37 metres, which is about 0.27metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road (2.10 m). River levels are likely to remain above the level of the causeway for several 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 10:00 am EST on Friday 06 December 2024.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,0.84,Steady,07:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Western R at Winton,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,2.37,Steady,07:00 AM WED 04/12/24
Diamantina R at Monkira,Not Available,Not Available,Not Available

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.