Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:36 am AEST on Thursday 12 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 11

WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING CONTINUING ACROSS QUEENSLAND WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND CAPE YORK PENINSULA

A trough and moist tropical airmass lingers across the southern Gulf of Carpentaria Coast and Cape York Peninsula. This trough may bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall across parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country that will begin to ease from Saturday. Further flooding is possible over the next few days.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated from recent rainfall, and will respond quickly to further heavy rainfall.
Rapid river level rises and localised flooding are possible in areas of heavy rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Widespread minor to major flooding is continuing across large parts of Queensland, with multiple Flood Warnings current.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Leichhardt River

Cloncurry River

Staaten River

Mitchell River (elevated levels expected along Magnificent
Creek at Kowanyama)

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.


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