Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Flood Watch for parts of the Cape York Peninsula

Issued at 11:32 am AEST on Monday 23 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 22

FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE CONTINUING ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA

FLOOD RISK EASING ACROSS NORTH TROPICAL COAST

Isolated moderate falls remain possible about parts of the Cape York Peninsula during the remainder of Monday, contracting north and mostly easing by Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue about the North Tropical Coast today but significant rainfall is not expected and the risk of further flooding developing is low.

Minor to moderate Flood Warnings continue for several catchments across the North Tropical Coast, though river levels are by now mostly easing. Flooding is expected to be occurring at many locations across the Cape York Peninsula following rainfall from late last week and over the weekend with the passage of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Narelle.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain saturated and will respond quickly to further rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is occurring or likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Jacky Jacky Creek
Olive and Pascoe Rivers
Lockhart River
Stewart River
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour River
Coleman and Edward Rivers
Holroyd and Kendall Rivers
Archer and Coen Rivers
Watson River
Embley and Mission Rivers
Wenlock River
Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers
Jardine River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Tully and Herbert

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Daintree, Mossman, Barron, Mulgrave and Russell, Johnstone and Murray

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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