Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:18 pm AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 10

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

A trough and moist tropical airmass will linger across the southern Gulf Coast and Cape York Peninsula over coming days, which may bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall across parts of the Cape York Peninsula and Gulf Country. This may 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.

Widespread minor to major flooding is continuing across large parts of Queensland, with multiple Flood Warnings current.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Leichhardt River

Cloncurry River

Staaten River

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

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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