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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River And Moderate Flood Warning For The Cloncurry River
Issued at 09:51 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 11

MAJOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT RICHMOND FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH FORECAST RAINFALL
MAJOR FLOODING RISING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Recent significant rainfall has caused river and creek level rises and flooding across the Flinders and Cloncurry catchments. Areas of moderate to heavy rainfall are forecast to continue over the next few days, with river and creek level rises likely to continue.
Moderate flooding is expected to be occurring at Richmond, with rises to around the major flood level possible from Thursday afternoon with forecast rainfall. Renewed moderate flooding is expected at Cloncurry late Wednesday morning. Downstream, major flooding at Walkers Bend is expected to continue rising slowly well into next week as upstream floodwaters continue to arrive.
The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and North West Queensland.
A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall for parts of North West Queensland, including parts of the Flinders and Cloncurry catchments.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Major flooding is possible along the Flinders River to Richmond.
No observations are currently available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is expected to be above the moderate flood level (6.00 m) and falling slowly.
With forecast rainfall, renewed river level rises are likely along the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office from overnight Wednesday. The river level may reach around the major flood level (8.00 m) from Thursday afternoon.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is occurring along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is currently at 9.44 m and rising, with major flooding.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level (8.00 m) into next week, with slow rises continuing as upstream flows arrive.

Cloncurry River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Cloncurry River.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is currently at 4.99 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Cloncurry River at Cloncurry is expected to reach the moderate flood level (5.00 m) late Wednesday morning. The river is likely to remain around the moderate flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Wednesday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 05:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,1.41,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.77,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Flinders River at Punchbowl,6.00,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Flinders River at Etta Plains,9.56,rising,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Julia Creek,4.43,falling,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,9.44,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,4.99,rising,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Cloncurry River at Canobie,10.81,steady,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Flinders River at Flinders Cloncurry Junction,10.68,rising,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Flinders River at Walkers Bend,9.44,falling,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:37 am Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall remains possible in northwest Queensland, extending south into parts of the Central West during today.

Weather Situation
A broad slow-moving low pressure system is situated near Cloncurry in the northwest of the state and is expected to remain in place over the coming days. Widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across inland parts to the southeast of the low, with periods of locally heavy rainfall possible. Heavy rainfall may ease for a period this morning and early afternoon, but a renewed risk of isolated heavy rainfall redevelops across southern parts of the warning area in the Central West district later today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and possibly into Thursday for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West forecast districts. Widespread six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely, with isolated heavy falls of 100 mm possible.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Evesham Station, Stamford, Aramac, Muttaburra, Selwyn, Mckinlay and Corfield.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

Issued at 4:37 am Wednesday, 31 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall remains possible in northwest Queensland, extending south into parts of the Central West during today.

Weather Situation
A broad slow-moving low pressure system is situated near Cloncurry in the northwest of the state and is expected to remain in place over the coming days. Widespread moderate rainfall is forecast across inland parts to the southeast of the low, with periods of locally heavy rainfall possible. Heavy rainfall may ease for a period this morning and early afternoon, but a renewed risk of isolated heavy rainfall redevelops across southern parts of the warning area in the Central West district later today.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue today and possibly into Thursday for parts of the Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West forecast districts. Widespread six-hourly rainfall totals between 40 to 70 mm are likely, with isolated heavy falls of 100 mm possible.
These conditions also present a risk to cattle and other livestock.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for the northeast tropical coast. Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Winton, Evesham Station, Stamford, Aramac, Muttaburra, Selwyn, Mckinlay and Corfield.
Severe weather is no longer occurring in the Gulf Country district and the warning for this district is CANCELLED.
Cancellation for the following areas:
Gulf Country

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Western River And Flood Warning For The Diamantina River
Issued at 01:04 PM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 6

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT WINTON LATER THIS WEEK
RIVER LEVELS ARE ABOVE THE SPRINGVALE DIAMANTINA LAKES CAUSEWAY AT DIAMANTINA LAKES
Recent rainfall has caused river level rises and flooding across the Western and Diamantina Rivers.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days. River levels are expected to remain elevated and further river level rises are possible.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of North and Northwest Queensland.

Diamantina River to Diamantina Lakes:
The Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes is at 3.51 m and steady, above the level of the Springvale Diamantina Lakes Road Causeway (2.10 m). The river level is expected to remain above the causeway into next week.
Western River:
Minor flooding is likely occurring at Winton, with the possibility of moderate flooding with forecast rainfall.
The Western River at Winton is currently at 1.40 m and relatively steady, below the minor flood level.
The Western River at Winton may reach around the minor flood level (1.50 m) during Wednesday. The river may reach around the moderate flood level (2.00 m) late this week.

Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes:
River level rises are occurring along the lower Diamantina River downstream of Diamantina Lakes, with minor flooding occurring at Monkira.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mills Creek at Oondooroo,1.84,steady,12:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Western River at Winton,1.40,steady,11:40 am Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Diamantina Lakes Tm,3.51,steady,12:00 pm Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Monkira,2.97,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25
Diamantina River at Birdsville,0.76,steady,12:10 pm Tue 30/12/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.