Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of The Gulf Country And Cape York Peninsula Issued at 11:35 AM AEST on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 9 WIDESPREAD MINOR TO MAJOR FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS QUEENSLAND WITH FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE GULF COUNTRY AND CAPE YORK PENINSULA Catchments likely to be affected include: Haughton River Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam Comet and Nogoa Rivers Dawson and Don Rivers Mackenzie and Fitzroy Rivers and Shoalwater and Water Park Creeks Calliope River Boyne River Pine and Caboolture Rivers Sunshine Coast Rivers and Creeks Moonie River Leichhardt River Cloncurry River Staaten River Mitchell River Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Cape to Burdekin Falls Dam, Burdekin to Burdekin Falls Dam, Pine and Caboolture and Moonie 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 01:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 11 March 2026.