Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of Western Cape York Peninsula And North Tropical Coast Issued at 01:10 PM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 2 RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF WESTERN CAPE YORK PENINSULA AND NORTH TROPICAL COAST FROM FRIDAY Catchments likely to be affected include: Daintree River Mossman River Barron River Mulgrave and Russell Rivers Johnstone River Tully River Murray River Black River Ross and Bohle Rivers Staaten River Mitchell River Coleman and Edward Rivers Holroyd and Kendall Rivers Archer and Coen Rivers Watson River Embley and Mission Rivers Wenlock River Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers Jardine River Flood warnings are current for the Herbert, Daintree and Mossman Rivers 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 04 March 2026.