Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:50 pm EST on Tuesday 12 January 2021

Flood Watch Number: 13

Flooding is a continued risk in the Flood Watch area from Tuesday.

Rainfall is expected to continue along the Queensland coast between Innisfail and Ingham into Wednesday.

Most catchments in the Flood Watch area have received rainfall over the past week and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

Renewed river level rises are possible and may result in further flooding. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes are possible.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Flood Warnings remain current for the Tully, Murray, Herbert, Belyando and Suttor Rivers

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

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