Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of The Gulf Of Carpentaria And Cape York Peninsula Issued at 12:42 PM AEST on Monday 23 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 15 FLOODING LIKELY TO CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS Catchments likely to be affected include: Nicholson River Leichhardt River Gilbert River Staaten River Mitchell River Flood Warnings are current for numerous catchments across western, central and northern Queensland. Flood Watches are current for parts of South Australia, New South Wales and Northern Territory for catchments bordering southwestern Queensland. 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 24 February 2026.