Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 12:32 pm AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026

Flood Watch Number: 14

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND CAPE YORK PENINSULA

A trough will extend from the Coral Sea over northern Cape York Peninsula from early in the coming week. Showers and thunderstorms will continue across Far North Queensland before contracting towards the northern Cape from Monday. Further flooding is possible across parts of the Flood Watch area over the next few days .

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

Further 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 continues across large parts of Queensland, with multiple Flood Warnings current.

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Nicholson River

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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