Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:40 pm AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 23

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

Isolated moderate rainfall remains possible about parts of the Cape York Peninsula during the remainder of Tuesday, contracting north and mostly easing by Wednesday. Significant widespread rainfall is not expected over the Flood Watch area for next few days, thus the risk of further flooding developing is low.

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

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

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Normanby, Jeannie and Endeavour

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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