QLD Flood Watch: Gulf Country, Cape York Peninsula and Coastal Catchments Between Cooktown and Proserpine

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QLD Flood Watch: Gulf Country, Cape York Peninsula and Coastal Catchments Between Cooktown and Proserpine Source: Bureau of Meteorology Issued at 12:38 pm EST on Tuesday 28 December 2021 Flood Watch Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING FROM WEDNESDAY ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA, MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE A developing tropical low associated with the monsoon trough over northern Australia is forecast to move into the Gulf of Carpentaria late Tuesday, then move east across northern Queensland from late Wednesday into Thursday. Heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days, initially over the Cape York Peninsula and lower Gulf catchments, before extending eastwards to affect the North Tropical Coast on Wednesday and Thursday. Very heavy rainfall is likely locally, with potentially intense rainfall in isolated locations. Rainfall is expected to ease from Friday as the low moves offshore. The majority of catchments across the Flood Watch area are relatively dry, which will limit their initial response to rainfall. However, with prolonged rainfall, river level rises above the minor flood level are likely from late Wednesday into Thursday. Areas of moderate flooding are possible, most likely within the smaller coastal catchments. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes are likely across parts of the Flood Watch area. Catchments likely to be affected include: Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Upper Flinders River Lower Flinders River Cloncurry River Norman River Gilbert River Jardine River Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers Wenlock River Embley and Mission Rivers Watson River Archer and Coen Rivers Holroyd and Kendall Rivers Coleman and Edward Rivers Mitchell River Staaten River Jacky Jacky Creek Olive and Pascoe Rivers Lockhart River Stewart River Normanby River Jeannie River Endeavour River 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 Don and Proserpine Rivers See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. For more information on the Flood Watch Service: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/floods/floodWarningServices.shtml Flood Safety Advice: This Flood Watch means that people living or working along rivers and creeks should monitor the latest weather forecasts and warnings. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. For life threatening emergencies, call Triple Zero (000) immediately. Current emergency information is available at www.qld.gov.au/alerts. This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219 at a low call cost of 27.5 cents, more from mobile, public and satellite phones. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood/ Rainfall and River Conditions Map

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