Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 1:52 pm AEST on Sunday 15 February 2026

Flood Watch Number: 7

FLOODING POSSIBLE OVER THE REMAINDER OF THE WEEKEND AND NEXT FEW DAYS

A broad trough system will contract northward early this week and linger for several days, maintaining deep tropical moisture across northern Queensland and enhancing enhance shower and storm activity over multiple days.

Catchments are becoming wet after rainfall over the last few days, with river level rises and areas of flooding possible across the Flood Watch area over the remainder of the weekend and the next few days. Rapid river level rises are possible in areas that receive the heaviest rainfall.

There remains significant uncertainty in the location and timing of the heaviest falls. The situation will be monitored closely and Flood Warnings will be issued as required.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Comet and Nogoa Rivers
Balonne River
Wallam and Mungallala Creeks
Warrego River (QLD)
Paroo River (QLD)
Gilbert River

Flood warnings are current for the following catchments previously in the Flood Watch: Dawson, Diamantina, Western, Thomson, Barcoo and Bulloo.

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchments: Calliope, Boyne, Baffle, Kolan, Burnett, Burrum and Cherwell, Mary, Noosa, Pine and Caboolture, Sunshine Coast, Upper Brisbane, Lower Brisbane, Logan and Albert, Gold Coast, Weir, Moonie, Condamine and The Big Warrambool.

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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