Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Initial Flood Watch for parts of Lake Eyre Basin Rivers in Queensland
Issued at 11:06 am EST on Saturday 22 March 2025

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM EARLY NEXT WEEK, WITH MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE LATER

Widespread areas of rain with locally heavy falls are forecast to develop across northwest and western Queensland over the weekend before continuing into next week. Heavy rainfall may spread further east across the state during next week.

Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively dry.

Widespread rainfall totals for the remainder of Saturday are likely to be between 40-60 mm in the Flood Watch area, with higher isolated totals of 90 mm possible. During Sunday, widespread rainfall totals of 60-80 mm are forecast for the Flood Watch area, with isolated totals up to 120 mm possible.

River level rises and minor flooding is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area early next week, with moderate flooding possible from later in the week as floodwaters extend slowly through these large catchments.

Elevated river levels and localised flooding are likely to result in disruption to transport routes and the isolation of some communities.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Diamantina River

Georgina River and Eyre Creek

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood, weather and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.html

Flood Safety Advice:
This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings.

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.

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones.

Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/

Rainfall and River Conditions Map