Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:56 pm EST on Saturday 8 February 2025

Flood Watch Number: 15

MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING IS CURRENT ACROSS MULTIPLE CATCHMENTS IN THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST, CENTRAL COAST, GULF, AND LAKE EYRE BASIN.

FURTHER FLOODING IS POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND WESTERN CAPE YORK PENINSULA CATCHMENTS OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

A new wave of increased monsoonal activity is occurring across parts of northern Queensland extending to the tropical coast. The monsoon is expected to remain active through the weekend and early next week with widespread and heavy falls.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are dry to wet in some areas.

Isolated heavy rainfall with areas of monsoonal rain and isolated thunderstorms is possible over much of northern Queensland and parts of inland Queensland for the next several days.

River level rises and flooding is possible across the Flood Watch area. Elevated tides are also occurring which may enhance flooding in coastal parts of the Flood Watch area.

Isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes are possible over the next few days.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Leichhardt River

Cloncurry River

Coleman and Edward Rivers

Mitchell River

Staaten River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments: Norman and Gilbert Rivers, Tully and Murray Rivers, Herbert River, Ross, Bohle and Black Rivers and Bluewater Creek, Haughton River, Don and Proserpine Rivers, Connors and Isaac Rivers, Pioneer River, Diamantina River, Flinders River, Thomson and Barcoo Rivers and parts of the Burdekin River.

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/

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