Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:36 am AEST on Monday 12 January 2026

Flood Watch Number: 1

RENEWED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE FROM THURSDAY

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji is forecast to gradually move towards the northwest of the state over the next few days. Moderate to locally heavy rainfall is forecast across the Flood Watch area from mid-week, with the heaviest rainfall at this stage likely over the Gulf Country.

Catchments within the Flood Watch area are wet to saturated following significant rainfall over the last few weeks, with prolonged ongoing flooding occurring in some catchments. Forecast rainfall is likely to cause renewed river and creek rises from Thursday, with minor to moderate flooding possible.

Localised flash flooding is likely within the areas of heaviest rainfall. Further isolation of communities and disruption to transport routes is likely.

A Flood Watch is also current for Rivers between Ayr to the Wide Bay Burnett, and adjacent inland catchments.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Settlement Creek

Nicholson River

Leichhardt River

Upper Flinders River

Lower Flinders River

Cloncurry River

Norman River

Gilbert River

Staaten River

Mitchell River

Georgina River and Eyre Creek(Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment.)

Diamantina River(Including Western River. Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment.)

Thomson River

Barcoo River(Also included in existing Flood Watch for catchments between Ayr and Wide Bay Burnett and adjacent inland catchments due to earlier flood risk.)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Herbert, Suttor, Lower Burdekin, Connors, Isaac, Mackenzie, Lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina, Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson

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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