Weather Warning

IDQ20900

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Australia

Flood Watch for parts of the North Tropical Coast

Issued at 12:44 AM AEST on Wednesday 15 Apr 2026.

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING

Catchments likely to be affected include:

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 01:30 PM AEST on Thursday 16 April 2026.