Forecast

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.