Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:35 am AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 9

WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS QUEENSLAND WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND CAPE YORK PENINSULA

The remnants of the tropical low that brought widespread rainfall across Queensland have now moved offshore. Widespread minor to major flooding is occurring across large parts of Queensland.

A trough and moist tropical airmass will linger across the southern Gulf Coast and Cape York Peninsula over coming days, which may bring further heavy rainfall across parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country. This is likely to lead to further flooding over the next few days.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated from recent rainfall, and will respond quickly to further heavy rainfall.

Rapid river level rises and localised flooding are possible in areas of heavy rainfall. Disruption to transport routes is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area.

Multiple minor to major Flood Warnings are current across Queensland.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Leichhardt River

Cloncurry River

Staaten River

Mitchell River
(elevated levels expected along Magnificent Creek at Kowanyama)

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Cape to Burdekin Falls Dam, Burdekin to Burdekin Falls Dam, Pine and Caboolture and Moonie

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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