Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Final Flood Warning For The Haughton River Catchment Issued at 09:26 AM AEST on Saturday 21 February 2026 Flood Warning Number: 3 FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT GIRU River levels are falling at Giru following a peak just above the minor flood level during late Friday night. Showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may lead to renewed river level rises across the catchment. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required. A Flood Watch is current for parts of Northern Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula. Major Creek: River levels along Major Creek remain elevated but are generally falling. Haughton River: Flooding is no longer occurring along the Haughton River at Giru. The Haughton River at Giru peaked at 1.83 m around 10:30 pm Friday night, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 1.63 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Haughton River at Giru is likely to remain below the minor flood level (1.80 m) for the remainder of Saturday. 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: This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event. Latest River Heights: Haughton River at Mt Piccaninny,1.40,falling,8:45 am Sat 21/02/26 Major Creek upstream Haughton River,5.07,falling,8:00 am Sat 21/02/26 Haughton River at Powerline,3.70,falling,8:50 am Sat 21/02/26 Haughton River at Giru,1.63,falling,8:34 am Sat 21/02/26 This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.