Weather Warning

This warning affects:Cloncurry River, Leichhardt River, Mitchell River, Staaten River and Upper Flinders River.

Flood Watch for parts of the Cape York Peninsula

  • Issued by the Bureau of Meteorology

IDQ20900

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the Cape York Peninsula

Issued at 1:30 PM AEST on Tuesday 3 Feb 2026.

RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA

Catchments likely to be affected include:

Leichhardt River   
Upper Flinders River   
Cloncurry River   
Staaten River   
Mitchell River   Moderate flooding is occurring along Magnificent Creek at Kowanyama

Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson, Barcoo and Cooper

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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026.