Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia

Flood Watch For Parts Of North-Western Queensland And North Tropical Coast
Issued at 11:56 AM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025
Flood Watch Number: 7
FURTHER FLOODING POSSIBLE IN PARTS OF NORTHWESTERN QUEENSLAND, EXTENDING TO THE NORTH TROPICAL COAST

Catchments likely to be affected include:
Daintree River
Mossman River
Barron River
Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
Johnstone River
Tully River
Murray River
Herbert River
Black River
Ross and Bohle Rivers
Haughton River
Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam
Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River to Burdekin Falls Dam
Burdekin River downstream of Burdekin Falls Dam
Don and Proserpine Rivers
Connors, Isaac and Styx Rivers and Plane Creek
Settlement Creek
Nicholson River
Leichhardt River
Georgina River and Eyre Creek
Thomson River

Flood Warnings are current for the following catchment(s): Nicholson, Leichhardt, Norman, Gilbert and Diamantina
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Connors, Isaac and Styx and Plane and Baffle

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 12:00 PM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For Baffle Creek
Issued at 09:39 AM AEST on Sunday 28 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED ALONG BAFFLE CREEK
No significant rainfall has been recorded across the Baffle Creek since 09:00 am Saturday. No further rainfall is forecast for the next few days across the catchment.

Baffle Creek:
Flooding is no longer expected along Baffle Creek.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge peaked at 4.22 m around 03:15 pm Saturday 27 December, below the minor flood level. The creek is currently at 3.77 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

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:
Calliope River at Castlehope,1.23,steady,9:00 am Sun 28/12/25
Boyne River at Awoonga Dam,31.70,steady,7:56 am Sun 28/12/25
Boyne River at Benaraby,0.92,falling,7:58 am Sun 28/12/25
Gladstone Tide,1.69,falling,9:01 am Sun 28/12/25
Baffle Creek at Mimdale,6.35,falling,9:20 am Sun 28/12/25
Baffle Creek at Essendean Bridge,3.77,falling,8:59 am Sun 28/12/25
Euleilah Creek at Hills Road,0.73,falling,9:05 am Sun 28/12/25
Baffle Creek at Barnetts Road,0.27,falling,8:45 am Sun 28/12/25
Kolan River at Springfield,1.30,steady,9:00 am Sun 28/12/25
Kolan River at Fred Haigh Dam HW,-1.48,steady,9:00 am Sun 28/12/25
Gin Gin Creek at Gin Gin,0.52,steady,9:00 am Sun 28/12/25
Kolan River at Bucca Weir,16.37,steady,7:16 am Sun 28/12/25

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.