Weather Warning

This warning affects:Gilbert River, Mitchell River and Staaten River.

Final Flood Watch for parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ20900

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Final Flood Watch for parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula

Issued at 11:59 AM AEST on Friday 27 Feb 2026.

RAINFALL EASING FOR NEXT FEW DAYS, ISOLATED FLOODING CONTINUING THROUGHOUT FLOOD WATCH AREA

Gilbert River   
Staaten River   
Mitchell River   including Magnificent Creek at Kowanyama, where moderate flooding is expected to be easing

Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Gilbert, Staaten and Mitchell

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

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.

Next Issue

This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.