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25.01.2022 ** UPDATE: The severe weather warning has been cancelled.** From the BoM The threat of widespread heavy rainfall has eased, but severe thunderstorms with localised heavy rainfall are possible more broadly across far northern Queensland today, separate thunderstorm warnings will be issued if required.... The Flood Watch for Barron, Mulgrave and Russell River catchments remains in place. **EARLIER** SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for HEAVY RAINFALL FOR GORDONVALE AND AREAS SOUTH Issued at 4:49 am Thursday, 12 March 2020. From the BoM A low pressure system is likely to produce damaging wind gusts and heavy falls about parts of the central and northeast coast. A low pressure system is currently located just off the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, and is forecast to move southeastwards further into the Coral Sea today. A strong ridge of high pressure lies along the southern and central Queensland coast. The combination of these features is expected to produce gusty winds and possible heavy falls in the warning area. HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING may develop during Thursday in the warning area, most likely between Gordonvale and Ingham. Falls in excess of 160mm over 6 hours are possible. Severe thunderstorms with localised heavy rainfall are possible more broadly across far northern Queensland today, separate thunderstorm warnings will be issued if required. FLOOD WATCH A flood watch remains in place for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Proserpine. Catchments that could be affected include: * Barron River * Mulgrave River * Russell River ADVICE Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * Keep clear of creeks and storm drains. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

23.01.2022 ******** This advice is no longer current. Find the most recent update here: https://www.facebook.com/CairnsDisasterCentre/posts/10159134998153522 ********...Continue reading

23.01.2022 FLOOD WARNING for the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers Issued at 7:25 am EST on Tuesday 5 January 2021 Flood Warning Number: 4... FURTHER FLOODING IS LIKELY IN THE MULGRAVE AND RUSSELL RIVERS DURING TUESDAY Rainfall eased overnight Monday into Tuesday in the Mulgrave and Russell catchments. Further heavy rainfall is possible during Tuesday and Wednesday. Mulgrave River: River levels are falling in the Mulgrave River following minor flooding overnight Monday into Tuesday. Renewed river level rises are expected during Tuesday. Russell River: River levels are starting to fall throughout the Russell River from Bucklands to Clyde Road. Flood Safety Advice: 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 The flood classifications at Gordonvale have been increased for the 2019/2020 flood season based on consultation with Cairns Regional Council. The moderate flood level has been increased from 13.00m to 14.55m and the major flood level have been increased from 14.00m to 18.00m. Source: http://www.bom.gov.au///flood/mulgrave-russell-river.shtml

22.01.2022 Flood Watch Number: 2 Flood Watch for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Mackay (including Barron, Russell and Mulgrave Rivers) Issued at 11:51 am EST on Tuesday 10 March 2020... Flooding is possible from Wednesday across parts of the Flood Watch area. Widespread heavy rainfall is possible from Wednesday, associated with the likely development of a tropical low / cyclone in the Coral Sea and a separate area of heavy rainfall moving up the east coast. Rainfall totals over northern parts of the Flood Watch area are very dependent on the location, development and movement of the tropical system. At this stage, it is likely that the system will move southeastwards away from the Queensland coast which would lead to an easing of rainfall from Friday. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively wet from rainfall over recent weeks and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from Wednesday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area, particularly in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments likely to be affected include: * Barron River * Mulgrave River * Russell River 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.

22.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR DAMAGING WINDS SATURDAY MORNING Issued at 2:20 pm Friday, 17 January 2020. Damaging downslope winds are possible east of the Dividing Range early on Saturday morning.... Weather Situation: A surface low pressure system is located over central Queensland, moving east. Strong westerly winds, with localised damaging gusts around 90km/h, are possible east of the Dividing Range early on Saturday morning. Locations within a few kilometres east of the base of the Dividing Range are particularly susceptible to these conditions. These conditions should ease later on Saturday morning. Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Port Douglas, Mossman, Tully, Gordonvale, Babinda and Redlynch. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Move your car under cover or away from trees. * Secure loose outdoor items. * Seek shelter, preferably indoors and never under trees. * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500.

22.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning and Flood Watch The Bureau of Meterology have issued the following two warnings for our region. CANCELLED: SEVERE WEATHER WARNING FOR HEAVY RAINFALL... **UPDATED at 10:21 am Sunday, 22 March 2020.** For people in parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District. Heavy Rainfall for the north tropical coast. This warning has now been cancelled. http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDQ21037.shtml ------------------------ FLOOD WATCH FOR COASTAL CATCHMENTS FROM COOKTOWN TO INGHAM Issued at 11:44 am EST on Saturday 21 March 2020 Flood Watch Number: 2 Minor to moderate flooding is possible from Sunday afternoon across parts of the Flood Watch area. Showers are expected across the Flood Watch area during Saturday ahead of an approaching coastal trough. Heavy rainfall is likely from early Sunday morning as the trough moves onshore. Rainfall is expected to ease through the day on Monday. Catchments are relatively wet following rainfall earlier this month and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from Sunday afternoon. A Severe Weather Warning for Heavy Rainfall from Sunday is current for the Flood Watch area. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area, particularly in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments likely to be affected include: * Endeavour River * Daintree River (Including the Bloomfield River) * Mossman River * Barron River * Mulgrave and Russell Rivers * Johnstone River * Tully River * Murray River * Herbert River 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. The next Flood Watch will be issued by 01:30 pm EST on Sunday 22 March 2020. http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20900.html

21.01.2022 FLOOD WATCH for the North Tropical Coast between Cooktown and Ayr Issued at 11:59 pm EST on Monday 4 January 2021 Flood Watch Number: 5... Minor to moderate flooding likely in the Flood Watch area with major flooding possible. Ex-Tropical cyclone Imogen is expected to continue moving east-southeast overnight Monday, bringing heavy rainfall to the Flood Watch area. The area of heavy rainfall has extended into the North Tropical Coast during Monday afternoon, with further heavy rainfall expected to persist for the next few days. Most catchments in the Flood Watch area have recorded rainfall totals of at least 100-300 mm in the past week, with river level rises currently being recorded at many locations. Catchments will therefore respond more quickly than normal to heavy rainfall. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and parts of the North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Northern Goldfields and Upper Flinders Forecast Districts. Minor to moderate flooding is likely in the Flood Watch area, with major flooding possible dependent on the track of Ex-Tropical cyclone Imogen. Flooding has already been recorded in the Norman and Gilbert catchments and also in parts of the North Tropical Coast. Impacts to roads and travel in the Flood Watch area is likely, with a potential for property flooding in urban areas. Localised flooding resulting from intense rainfall is expected throughout the Flood Watch area for at least the next 24-48 hours. Catchments likely to be affected include: Mitchell River Staaten River Daintree River Mossman River Barron River Johnstone River Black River Ross and Bohle Rivers Haughton River Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam Source: http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/wrap_fwo.pl?IDQ20900.html

20.01.2022 FLOOD WATCH NO. 3 for catchments including the Barron, Russel and Mulgrave rivers. Issued at 12:13 pm EST on Wednesday 11 March 2020 Flood Watch for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Proserpine... Flooding is possible from late Wednesday across parts of the Flood Watch area. Widespread heavy rainfall is expected during Wednesday and Thursday, associated with the expected development of a tropical system in the Coral Sea. The heaviest rainfall is expected to be very coastal, with rainfall totals significantly lower inland. Rainfall is expected to largely clear the Flood Watch area by early Friday as the tropical system moves southeastwards away from the Queensland coast. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively wet from rainfall over recent weeks and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from late Wednesday. Catchments likely to be affected include: * Barron River * Mulgrave River * Russell River

19.01.2022 INITIAL FLOOD WATCH for Barron, Mulgrave and Russell river catchments Issued at 12:49 pm EST on Friday 20 March 2020 Initial Flood Watch for coastal catchments from Cooktown to Ingham... Flood Watch Number: 1 Flooding is possible from Sunday across parts of the Flood Watch area. Showers are expected across the Flood Watch area during Friday and Saturday ahead of an approaching coastal trough. Heavy rainfall is likely from the early hours of Sunday through to Monday as the trough moves onshore. Catchments are relatively wet following rainfall earlier this month and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from Sunday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area, particularly in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments likely to be affected include: Barron River Mulgrave River Russell River See www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings to view the current flood and cyclone products for Queensland. 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.

18.01.2022 FLOOD WATCH No. 4 for catchments including the Barron, Mulgrave and Russell rivers. Flood Watch for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Ingham Issued at 12:24 pm EST on Thursday 12 March 2020... Flooding remains a possibility for the remainder of Thursday and into Friday associated with the tropical system in the Coral Sea. The heaviest rainfall is expected to be very coastal, with rainfall totals significantly lower inland. Rainfall is expected to largely clear the Flood Watch area by early Friday as the tropical system moves southeastwards away from the Queensland coast. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively wet from rainfall over recent weeks and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from late Wednesday. Affected catchments include: * Barron River * Mulgrave River * Rusell River

18.01.2022 King tides are expected in Cairns from Saturday March 7, peaking on Monday. Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas between Saturday the 7th and Wednesday the 11th of March. Roads that might be affected in the city and Portsmith are The Esplanade, Marlin Parade, Fearnley Street, Tingira Street, Liberty Street, Redden Street, Aumuller Street and Elphinstone Close.... Levels and times: Saturday 7 March 3.24m at 7:54am Sunday 8 3.41m at 8:33am Monday 9 3.48m at 9:10am Tuesday 10 3.43m at 9:46am Wednesday 11 3.26m at 10:22am Traffic controls and detours will be in place where roads are inundated by tidal floodwaters. The risk of localised tidal flooding may also be increased by rainfall. Never drive through floodwaters, and remember that cars exposed to tidal flooding will likely be damaged by the saltwater.

17.01.2022 More heavy rain is expected over the coming 9 hours. Please note below closures and never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it.

16.01.2022 CORONAVIRUS ADVICE No. 12 Steps to keeping walking safe and enjoyable Social distancing and respecting others are key measures if you are heading to one of the local walking tracks.... With sporting clubs, gyms and swimming pools all closed as part of a raft of measures to help prevent the spread of coronavirus, walking is becoming increasingly popular exercise alternative. There has been an increase of usage in walking tracks, particularly the popular Red Arrow, which has now been restricted to a one-way circuit to help maintain social distancing measures. People looking to take advantage of walking tracks are being asked to follow some simple steps to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience: Respect other users Keep your distance (remember the 1.5m social distancing measures) Do not walk in groups Try to pick times when tracks are less busy if possible Residents can also consider some great alternatives to using the walking tracks. Stay close to home: A walk in your suburb is convenient and you can always uses an app (such as Strava) to plot your route and share it with your friends on social media. Pathways: Council has an extensive range of sealed paths that offer a great alternative to nature tracks. (www.cairns.qld.gov.au/region/things-to-do/cycle) On your bike: Another option is bike riding and with an extensive network of cycle ways available, there are lots of great options and locations to try. (www.cairns.qld.gov.au/region/things-to-do/cycle) Online exercise: There are many free online workouts available which you can do from the comfort of your own home or backyard. Virtual fun: If you enjoy company when doing a workout, make use of technology and do it with friends using a video chat. Visit Council’s dedicated coronavirus webpage for the latest information: cairns.qld.gov.au/council/covid19

15.01.2022 Are you joining us tomorrow for the Get Ready Emergency Services Day? It's a great chance to talk to the emergency teams that swing into action if a natural disaster was to strike the region and get information specific to your property on being prepared.

14.01.2022 Flood Watch for coastal catchments from Cooktown to Ingham Issued at by the BOM11:47 am EST on Sunday 22 March 2020 Flood Watch Number: 3... Minor flooding is possible from Sunday evening across parts of the Flood Watch area. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible in the Flood Watch area from Sunday afternoon into Monday as a coastal trough moves onshore. Rainfall is expected to ease during Monday. Catchments are relatively wet following rainfall earlier this month and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from Sunday evening. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area, particularly in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments likely to be affected include: * Endeavour River * Daintree River (Including the Bloomfield River) * Mossman River * Barron River * Mulgrave and Russell Rivers * Johnstone River * Tully River * Murray River * Herbert River For an overview of all BOM warnings for Queensland: http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/warnings/

13.01.2022 CANCELLATION: Severe Weather Warning Issued by the BOM at 10:21 am Sunday, 22 March 2020. For people in North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.... Isolated heavy rainfall for the north tropical coast. Weather Situation: An upper trough and a moist unstable easterly flow will bring moderate to locally heavy rainfall to the north tropical coast today. Widespread heavy rainfall is no longer expected to occur in QUEENSLAND. The upper trough has weakened as it approaches the north tropical coast and as such widespread heavy falls are no longer expected. Widespread moderate 6-hourly rainfall totals of 50-100 mm are likely today with isolated heavier falls of 250 mm possible. If isolated heavy falls develop severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued as required. Rainfall rates are expected to ease further through early Monday morning. The situation will continue to be monitored and further severe thunderstorm warnings will be issued if necessary. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services advises that people should: * Beware of fallen trees and powerlines. * Never drive, walk or ride through flood waters. If it's flooded, forget it. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

13.01.2022 Do you know your hazard zones? Being prepared for disaster is all about knowing your risk. Do you live in low lying areas which can flood or be affected by storm surge, or a bushfire-prone area? Could your home be impacted by a landslide?... You can find out your zone on Council’s website. STORM SURGE ZONE Storm surge occurs when high air pressure associated with a cyclone pushes down on the ocean surface forcing large amounts of water onto land. Council has three storm surge zones reflecting the severity of the storm surge red is highest (closest to sea level), followed by orange and yellow. If you’re not in a storm surge area you are in a white zone. Evacuation for cyclones in Cairns is based on storm surge risk, not wind. Find your zone and plan your evacuation route: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/natural-disasters/storm-surge FLOOD ZONE There’s flooding in Cairns every wet season. Thankfully it’s normally minor, with flash flood waters rising and falling quickly. Areas near waterways, within the Barron Delta and Russell and Mulgrave River catchments, are more likely to flood. Even if your property is unlikely to be inundated by flood water, roads you rely on to travel around the region could be, so take this into account when considering your risk. BUSHFIRE ZONE We don’t see the extreme bushfires that have plagued Eastern Australia in recent years, but we are a very green city with areas of bushland throughout the suburbs. These areas can quickly become dry and flammable, even in the Wet Tropics, when there are periods of time without rain. You’ll have little to no warning if a fire was to erupt in these areas, so knowing if you might be affected and your options for finding a safe location are critical. LANDSLIP ZONE Heavy rain during the wet season can cause landslips, generally on hillslopes, when vegetation can no long support the weight of heavily saturated earth. Check whether your property could be impacted by flood, bushfire or landslip using our Property Report Tool: https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//development/property-reports

12.01.2022 It's all happening at the Get Ready Emergency Services Day. We're at the Cairns Local Disaster Centre at 61 Windarra Street until 1pm. Come visit!

12.01.2022 Free sandbags available this weekend ahead of king tides and rain. Sandbags will be made available to Cairns region residents this weekend in preparation for more heavy rainfall next week. In addition to the predicted heavy rainfall, king tides are expected to affect coastal areas next week from Thursday 6 February to Thursday 13 February. Sandbags and sand will be available from the following:... Portsmith Transfer Station: Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 5.15pm Smithfield Transfer Station: Saturday 7am to 5.15pm; Sunday 9am to 5.15pm Gordonvale Transfer Station: Saturday and Sunday 8.30am to 5.15pm Babinda Transfer Station: Sunday only 8.30am to 4.45pm (not open Saturday) Bags will be made available for residents to fill with sand on site at Council’s waste transfer stations this Saturday and Sunday. Scoops for filling will be provided. Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available until supplies run out. To stay up-to-date with local information and advice, follow the Cairns Disaster Coordination Centre on Facebook or visit the Cairns Disaster Dashboard at www.disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au. Download the My Cairns App from Google Play and the App Store.

12.01.2022 Where will you go? If a cyclone comes you need to know where you will go. Cairns has two public storm tide cyclone shelters for people living in areas that could be affected by storm surge. These shelters are only for people in designated areas and will be opened according to risk (red, orange and yellow zones). If you’re not in an affected zone you are likely to be refused entry. ... Storm tide shelters are designed to save lives by accommodating as many people as possible. They are therefore not comfortable. You may be locked in for more than 18 hours; You’ll have a plastic chair to sit in and your belongings must fit underneath (no beds); You can’t smoke, drink alcohol, cook or bring your pets (assistance animals allowed); No showers, tv or entertainment; and you’ll need to provide your own snacks and drinks other than water (bring relevant household emergency kit items with you). For most people, sheltering at home or with family/friends outside affected areas is the first and best option. Choose the strongest room in your home (normally the bathroom) and bring your household emergency kit with you. Cover windows (taping a blanket or curtains over the opening is an easy option) and have some blankets or a mattress with you for added protection. If you aren’t comfortable sheltering at home, plan to evacuate to friends or family in white zones. Leave yourself plenty of time to travel, keeping in mind roads will be busy.

10.01.2022 KAMERUNGA FIRE There's a grass fire burning near Kamerunga Road/Stoney Creek Road. There's no threat to property at this time.... Details from QFES below.

10.01.2022 Another Siren live test of the Copperlode Falls Dam Emergency Action Plan Early Warning System will commence on Thursday, September 24 between 10am and 2pm. This exercise is based on the live testing results and community feedback following the October 2019 live testing exercise. For more information visit our website at:... https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au//copperlode-eme/live-testing See more

10.01.2022 UPDATE: Babinda transfer station had to be closed due to flooding. Free sandbags are available for Cairns region residents ahead of consistent heavy rain forecast across the week. A Flood Watch is already in place for the Barron, Mulgrave and Russell Rivers. ... Bags are available for residents to fill with sand on site at Council’s waste transfer stations. Scoops for filling will be provided. Sandbags are for residential use only and will be available until supplies run out. Limits apply per person. Sandbags and sand are available from the following locations until supplies run out. Portsmith Transfer Station 8.30 am to 5.15pm Smithfield Transfer Station 7am to 5.15pm Gordonvale Transfer Station 8.30am to 5.15pm Babinda Transfer Station 8.30am to 4.45pm (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

08.01.2022 The State of Fire Emergency has been revoked. But there are still plenty of hot days ahead. You can check the daily fire rating on the Queensland Rural Fire Service website. ... And keep up to date on all weather emergencies on the Cairns Disaster Dashboard: http://disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au/

07.01.2022 The Bureau of Meteorology have advised of the possibility of heavy, localised rain in our region from Saturday to Monday. Falls of anywhere between 50 and 200mm are possible on any or all of those days. We would like to encourage residents to clear gutters and drains and tidy up yards in preparation for a wet weekend.

06.01.2022 Flood cams working The flood cameras at Curranda Creek and Rocks Road in Redlynch are now working on the Cairns Disaster Dashboard: http://disaster.cairns.qld.gov.au/ To view:... * Select the ‘Flood Cameras’ tab just above the map * Click on the camera icon * Scroll through the photos Regular users of the Dashboard may need to clear their cache (PC) or web history (smart phone) for the cameras to appear.

05.01.2022 FINAL FLOOD WATCH: no further flooding expected in Mulgrave, Barron and Russell River catchments Final Flood Watch for the Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Ingham Issued at 11:42 am EST on Friday 13 March 2020 ... No further flood producing rainfall is expected during this event. Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue across the Flood Watch area for the next couple of days but no significant rainfall totals are expected. River levels are easing along the North Tropical Coast during Friday morning with river level rises expected to continue to be recorded across parts of Cape York Peninsula for at least the next few days as a result of recent rainfall. Flooding is no longer expected in the Barron, Russell and Mulgrave River catchments

05.01.2022 Prepare for king tides this week! King tides are expected in Cairns from tomorrow, peaking on Sunday 9 February and Monday 11 February. Thursday 6 February... 2.89m at 7.38am Friday 7 February 3.10m at 8.16am Saturday 8 February 3.26m at 8.55am Sunday 9 February 3.35m at 9.33am Monday 10 February 3.35m at 10.12am Tuesday 11 February 3.25m at 10.51am Wednesday 12 February 3.06m at 11.32am Thursday 13 February 2.79m at 12.20pm Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters. Remember that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can cause damage to cars that come in contact. Drive carefully and slowly, not only for the safety of road users and pedestrians, but to lessen the impact of bow waves, which can push water into adjacent properties. The risk of localised tidal flooding may also be increased by rainfall.

03.01.2022 Prepare for king tides King tides will be experienced in Cairns from tomorrow until next Friday (10 April), peaking on Tuesday (7 April). Avoid parking cars in low-lying tidal areas and never drive through floodwaters. ... Motorists are reminded that tidal flooding is saltwater, which can cause damage to cars that come in contact. Motorists are urged to drive carefully and slowly, not only for the safety of road users and pedestrians, but to lessen the impact of bow waves, which can push water into adjacent properties. Council advises that traffic controls and detours will be in place where roads are inundated by tidal floodwaters. King tide levels for Cairns are expected at the following times (other areas may vary): 6.47am on Saturday 4 April 3.07m 7.26am on Sunday 5 April 3.27m 8.05am on Monday 6 April 3.38m 8.41am on Tuesday 7 April 3.39m 9.17am on Wednesday 8 April 3.28m 9.52am on Thursday 9 April 3.06m 10.30am on Friday 10 April 2.74m

02.01.2022 INITIAL FLOOD WATCH: Cape York Peninsula and coastal catchments south to Mackay Issued at 3:03 pm EST on Monday 9 March 2020 Flood Watch Number: 1... Flooding is possible from Wednesday across parts of the Flood Watch area. Widespread heavy rainfall is possible from Wednesday, associated with the likely development of a tropical low / cyclone in the Coral Sea and a separate area of heavy rainfall moving up the east coast. Rainfall totals over northern parts of the Flood Watch area are very dependent on the location, development and movement of the tropical system. At this stage, it is likely that the system will move southeastwards away from the Queensland coast which would lead to an easing of rainfall from Friday. Catchments within the Flood Watch area are relatively wet from rainfall over recent weeks and will therefore be more responsive to heavy rainfall, with riverine flooding possible from Wednesday. Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes is possible throughout the Flood Watch area, particularly in the areas of heaviest rainfall. Catchments likely to be affected include: * Barron River * Mulgrave River * Russell River. 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/