Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Moderate Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 04:22 PM EST on Sunday 22 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 18

FLOOD LEVELS AT BIRDSVILLE EXPECTED TO EXCEED THE DIAMANTINA RIVER BRIDGE (5.40 M) OVERNIGHT SUNDAY. MODERATE FLOODING LIKELY FROM MONDAY.
AT DIAMANTINA LAKES FLOOD LEVELS REMAIN ABOVE THE CAUSEWAY.
Minor to moderate flooding is continuing along the Diamantina River. There are three flood peaks currently around Diamantina Lakes, Monkira, and Durrie Station.
No significant rainfall was recorded in the Diamantina River catchment in the last 7 days, and no significant rainfall is forecast for the next few days.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 2.72 metres above the level of the causeway on the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road, and steady. Renewed rises are expected as upstream floodwaters arrive.
Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
Minor flood levels are rising at Monkira. Moderate flooding is occurring between Durrie Station and Roseberth Station.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is currently at 4.50 metres and rising with minor flooding.
The Diamantina River at Birdsville is expected to exceed the Diamantina River Bridge (5.40 metres on the Eyre Developmental Road) overnight Sunday, with further rises to exceed the moderate flood level (6.00 m) likely during Monday. A peak prediction will be provided once the upstream peak is observed.

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 04:00 pm EST on Monday 23 May 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Ck at Oondooroo TM,1.16,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Diamantina Lakes TM,4.82,Steady,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Monkira,3.80,Rising,09:00 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Durrie,2.00,Steady,09:00 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Roseberth,5.10,Rising,07:40 AM SUN 22/05/22
Diamantina R at Birdsville,4.50,Rising,03:00 PM SUN 22/05/22

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Queensland

Major Flood Warning For The Cooper Creek And Moderate Flood Warning For The Thomson River And Minor Flood Warning For The Barcoo River
Issued at 11:20 AM EST on Saturday 21 May 2022
Flood Watch Number: 33

MAJOR FLOODING IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE AT WINDORAH AT LEAST UNTIL TUESDAY
MODERATE FLOODING IS EASING AT JUNDAH AND MINOR FLOODING IS EASING AT RETREAT
No significant rainfall has been recorded over the last few days and no significant rainfall is expected over the next few days.
River level observations are currently unavailable for a number of manual stations. Where data becomes available it will be added to the next warning update. See www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/west.shtml for the latest observations.

Thomson River:
Minor to moderate flooding is easing along the Thomson River.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge (East) is expected to be above the minor flood level (2.00 m) and easing slowly.
The Thomson River at Stonehenge (East) is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.00 m) during Saturday, but will continue easing slowly. The river level may fall below the minor flood level (2.00 m) on Monday or Tuesday.

The Thomson River at Jundah is currently at 4.02 metres and falling, with moderate flooding.
The Thomson River at Jundah is likely to fall below the moderate flood level (4.00 m) Saturday afternoon and will continue falling. The river level is likely to remain above the minor flood level (2.50 m) across the weekend and on Monday .

Barcoo River downstream of Isisford:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Barcoo River downstream of Isisford.
The Barcoo River at Retreat peaked at 5.04 metres around 02:00 am Friday and is currently at 4.45 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Barcoo River at Retreat is expected to remain above the minor flood level (2.10 m) until at least Tuesday, but will continue easing.

Cooper Creek:
Major flooding is occurring along the Cooper Creek.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is currently at 5.57 metres and falling slowly, with major flooding.
The Cooper Creek at Windorah (Main Channel) is expected to remain above the major flood level (5.00 m) over the weekend and into Monday and Tuesday. Flood waters arriving from the Thomson and Barcoo Rivers are expected to keep river levels elevated across the next 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 01:00 pm EST on Monday 23 May 2022.

Latest River Heights:
Cornish Ck at Bowen Downs TM,2.66,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Thomson R at Longreach Auto TM,1.93,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Thomson R at Bogewong TM,2.71,Falling,10:59 AM SAT 21/05/22
Thomson R at Jundah,4.02,Falling,05:55 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Gillespie Alert,0.30,Steady,08:42 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Duneira Alert,1.00,Steady,10:24 AM SAT 21/05/22
Jordan R at Glencoe Alert,1.04,Rising,11:12 AM SAT 21/05/22
Alice R at Barcaldine Weir Auto TM,4.70,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Isisford,2.54,Falling,06:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Wahroongha,1.75,Falling,07:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Glenlock,3.85,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Barcoo R at Retreat TM,4.45,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Cooper Ck at Windorah (Long Crossing) TM,5.16,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Cooper Ck at Lignum Channel TM,0.58,Falling,09:00 AM SAT 21/05/22
Cooper Ck at Nappa Merrie TM,1.35,Steady,10:00 AM SAT 21/05/22

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.