Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland Issued at 10:32 AM AEST on Wednesday 24 December 2025 Flood Watch Number: 2 FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTH-WESTERN QUEENSLAND FROM THURSDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Upper Flinders River Lower Flinders River Cloncurry River Norman River Gilbert River Georgina River and Eyre Creek Diamantina River 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 Thursday 25 December 2025.