Weather Warning

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia Final Flood Watch For Parts Of The Cape York Peninsula Issued at 12:23 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026 Flood Watch Number: 24 NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA Jacky Jacky Creek Olive and Pascoe Rivers Lockhart River Stewart 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 No further flooding is expected in the following catchment(s): Jacky Jacky, Olive and Pascoe, Lockhart, Stewart, Coleman and Edward, Holroyd and Kendall, Archer and Coen, Watson, Embley and Mission, Wenlock, Ducie, Jackson and Skardon and Jardine 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.