Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Flood Watch For Parts Of The Cape York Peninsula Issued at 12:07 PM AEST on Wednesday 04 February 2026 Flood Watch Number: 16 RIVER LEVEL RISES AND FLOODING OCCURRING ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA Catchments likely to be affected include: Staaten River Mitchell River Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Lower Flinders, Norman, Gilbert, Eyre, Diamantina, Thomson, Cooper, Don and Pioneer. 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 Thursday 05 February 2026.