Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:46 pm AEST on Wednesday 4 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 3

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS THE FLOOD WATCH AREA FROM THURSDAY

The monsoon trough lies over the southern Cape York Peninsula and will linger throughout the week. Tropical low 29U has formed along the monsoon trough in the northern Coral Sea. This low is expected to move southwest towards the Queensland coast from Wednesday night, and is expected to cross North Queensland cost during Friday. A second tropical low 31U has developed in the southern Gulf of Carpentaria and will remain slow moving. These systems may result in flooding across parts of the Western Cape Peninsula and North Tropical Coast from Friday.

Areas of moderate rainfall are possible during Wednesday across the flood watch area. From Thursday and into the weekend the risk of heavy falls increases depending on the movement and development of the low pressure system (29U).

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated with recent rainfall. Further rainfall may result in rapid river level rises and flooding. Disruption to transport routes are likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Normanby River

Endeavour River

Daintree River
(including Bloomfield River)

Mossman River

Barron River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Johnstone River

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert River

Black River

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Pioneer River

Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek

Settlement Creek

Staaten River

Mitchell River
(moderate flooding occurring in Magnificent Creek)

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

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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