Weather Warning

IDQ20900

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of North-Western Queensland and North Tropical Coast

Issued at 11:56 AM AEST on Sunday 28 Dec 2025.

FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND, EXTENDING TO THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Daintree River   
Mossman River   
Barron River   
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers   
Johnstone River   
Tully River   
Murray River   
Herbert River   
Black River   
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   
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek   
Settlement Creek   
Nicholson River   
Leichhardt River   
Georgina River and Eyre Creek   rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment
Thomson River   rainfall expected mainly in upper catchment

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Nicholson, Leichhardt, Norman, Gilbert and Diamantina

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

The next Flood Watch will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025.