Source: Bureau of Meteorology

Issued at 11:46 am AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025

Flood Watch Number: 9

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH AND NORTHWEST QUEENSLAND

The monsoon low over northwest Queensland is forecast to continue generating heavy rainfall in the northwest and northern interior of Queensland over the next few days. Over the northeast coast, convergent onshore winds between Cooktown and Bowen over the next few days are forecast to cause heavy rainfall.

Elevated river levels and areas of flooding are occurring across many catchments in north Queensland. Heavy rainfall over the next few days is likely to cause continued and dangerous river level rises, as well as localised flooding. Road closures and community isolation are occurring in some areas, with additional areas likely to be at risk over the next few days.

Catchments are wet following recent rainfall and will respond quickly to further rainfall.

A Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall across parts of the Gulf Country, Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders, North West and Central West Forecast Districts.

A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for Heavy Rainfall across parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River

Mossman River

Barron River

Johnstone River

Murray River

Black River
(Including Bluewater Creek)

Ross and Bohle Rivers

Haughton River

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam

Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam

Don and Proserpine Rivers

Settlement Creek

Thomson River
(Rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment)

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Mulgrave and Russell, Tully, Herbert, Bohle, Nicholson, Leichhardt, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, Norman, Gilbert, Georgina, Diamantina and Western 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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