Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:26 pm AEST on Monday 16 February 2026

Flood Watch Number: 8

FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

A broad trough system will linger over northern Queensland for several days, maintaining deep tropical moisture and enhancing shower and storm activity over multiple days. Locally moderate to heavy falls are possible, with the highest totals likely close to the coast and ranges.

Catchments are relatively wet to very wet after recent rainfall, with river level rises and areas of flooding possible across the Flood Watch area over the next few days. Rapid river level rises and flash flooding are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.

The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Murray River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Gilbert River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments that were in the previous Flood Watch update: Tully, Herbert and Paroo.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Comet and Nogoa, Balonne, Wallam and Mungallala and Warrego.

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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