Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:53 pm AEST on Monday 2 February 2026

Flood Watch Number: 14

Reissued to correct flood severity for Magnificent Creek

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA AND GULF COUNTRY

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS

Further showers and thunderstorms may develop across the upper Flinders and Cloncurry Rivers during Monday.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain wet to saturated with areas of flooding already occurring following recent rainfall. Further rainfall may result in rapid river level rises and flooding across the Flood Watch area over the next few days.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Cloncurry River
Staaten River
Mitchell River(Moderate flooding is occurring along Magnificent Creek at Kowanyama)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper

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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