Source: Bureau of Meteorology

This Flood Watch provides early advice of possible flooding within the specified catchments
Initial Flood Watch for parts of the North Tropical Coast

Issued at 2:54 pm AEST on Monday 13 April 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST FROM WEDNESDAY

Moderate to localised heavy rainfall is forecast across parts of the North Tropical Coast from Wednesday into early Thursday, associated with a low pressure trough. This rainfall may cause minor riverine flooding in the Flood Watch area from Wednesday onwards.

Catchments across the Flood Watch area remain relatively wet following repeated rainfall events over the last month, and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River

Mossman River

Mulgrave and Russell Rivers

Tully River

Murray River

Herbert 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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