Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:44 pm AEST on Wednesday 14 January 2026

Flood Watch Number: 3

RENEWED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY

A broad low pressure system associated with the remnants of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji will move into the far northwest of the state from Wednesday and linger until later this week. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across the Flood Watch area over the next few days, with the Gulf Country likely to receive the heaviest rainfall at this stage.

Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated following significant rainfall over the last few weeks, with prolonged ongoing flooding occurring in some catchments. Forecast rainfall is likely to cause renewed river and creek rises from Thursday, with minor to moderate flooding possible.

Localised flash flooding is likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is likely.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Norman River
Gilbert River
Staaten River
Mitchell River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek(Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment.)
Diamantina River(Including Western River. Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment.)
Thomson River
Barcoo River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Suttor, Connors, Isaac, Nogoa, Mackenzie, Fitzroy, Lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina, Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson and Jordan

For the latest flood and weather warnings see www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts

For the latest rainfall and river level information see www.bom.gov.au/australia/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.

Rainfall and River Conditions Map