Flood Watch Issued for Gilbert, Mitchell, and Staaten River Catchments in Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a flood watch for the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula as heavy rain continues to threaten already saturated catchments through Friday.
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- Record type
- Flood Watch
- Affected area
- Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Flood Watch (IDQ20900) for parts of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Cape York Peninsula. This alert provides early advice of possible flooding within specified catchments due to persistent weather conditions.
Affected Areas
The following catchments in Queensland are likely to be affected:
- Gilbert River
- Staaten River
- Mitchell River: This includes Magnificent Creek at Kowanyama, where moderate flooding is currently estimated to be occurring.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these guidelines:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater; it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel ahead to avoid flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday across the watch area, bringing moderate to locally heavy rainfall. Catchments are currently wet to very wet following recent rainfall, and river levels remain elevated. Further rises and additional flooding are possible over the next few days. Areas receiving the heaviest rainfall may experience rapid river level rises and flash flooding. Road closures and community isolation are already occurring in some areas.
Timeline
The flood threat is expected to continue through Friday, February 27, 2026. This Flood Watch was issued at 12:13 pm AEST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 2:00 PM AEST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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