Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Initial Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland Issued at 11:24 AM AEST on Tuesday 23 December 2025 Flood Watch Number: 1 FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM WEDNESDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Upper Flinders River Lower Flinders River Cloncurry River Georgina River and Eyre Creek Diamantina River A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Barkly and Carpentaria Coastal Rivers in the Northern Territory, adjacent to the Queensland Flood Watch area. 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 12:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 24 December 2025.