Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Initial Flood Watch For The Gulf Country And Parts Of Western Queensland And The Cape York Peninsula Issued at 11:36 AM AEST on Monday 12 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 1 RENEWED MINOR TO MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE 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 Staaten River Mitchell River Georgina River and Eyre Creek Diamantina River Thomson River Barcoo River Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Herbert, Suttor, Lower Burdekin, Connors, Isaac, Mackenzie, Lower Flinders, Norman, Georgina, Eyre, Diamantina and Thomson 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 02:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 13 January 2026.