Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:10 pm EST on Thursday 15 February 2024

Flood Watch Number: 3

FLOODING EXPECTED IN PARTS OF THE GULF OF CARPENTARIA CATCHMENTS FROM THURSDAY

The monsoon trough lies through the Gulf of Carpentaria and western Cape York Peninsula and will deepen over coming days. A tropical low is currently situated in the western Gulf on Thursday and is expected to move to the southwest on Friday across the southern Gulf of Carpentaria coast.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain wet from rainfall recorded over the past few weeks and in recent days.

Widespread areas of heavy rainfall with daily totals of 100 - 150 mm likely from late Thursday and Friday, with isolated 250 mm and higher rainfall possible each day.

Significant river, creek, and stream rises are likely with heavy rainfall, with renewed minor to major flooding possible across parts of the Flood Watch area. Higher than normal tides are expected across the Gulf of Carpentaria coast associated with the movement of the Tropical Low.

Many roads, and possibly primary and secondary highways may be affected. Some communities and homesteads may become isolated. Check road conditions before travelling.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Settlement Creek
Nicholson River(Moderate flood warning is current)
Leichhardt River
Upper Flinders River
Lower Flinders River(Major flood warning is current)
Cloncurry River
Norman River(Minor flood warning is current)
Gilbert River

See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland.

For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml

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/

Rainfall and River Conditions Map