Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For The Gulf Country And Parts Of The Cape York Peninsula Issued at 11:19 AM AEST on Saturday 17 January 2026 Flood Watch Number: 6 FLOODING CONTINUES WITH FLOOD WARNINGS CURRENT ACROSS PARTS OF THE FLOOD WATCH AREA Settlement Creek Nicholson River Leichhardt River Upper Flinders River Lower Flinders River Cloncurry River Norman River Gilbert River Staaten River Mitchell River Flood warnings are current for the following catchment(s) : Nicholson, Upper Flinders, Lower Flinders, Cloncurry, and Norman Rivers Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Settlement, Leichhardt, Gilbert, Staaten and Mitchell. 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: This is a final Flood Watch. No further watches will be issued for this event.