Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, Australia
Flood Watch For Parts Of The Cape York Peninsula
Issued at 12:40 PM AEST on Tuesday 24 March 2026
Flood Watch Number: 23
FLOODING EXPECTED TO BE CONTINUING ACROSS PARTS OF THE CAPE YORK PENINSULA
Catchments likely to be affected include:
Jacky Jacky Creek
Olive and Pascoe Rivers
Lockhart River
Stewart River
Normanby River
Jeannie River
Endeavour 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
Flooding is no longer expected in the following catchment(s): Normanby, Jeannie and Endeavour
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 02:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 25 March 2026.
Forecast
Nanum (12.6401°S, 141.8636°E, 2m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers N of Weipa, slight chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm N of Weipa in the afternoon and evening. Winds E 15 to 25 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures in the low to mid 30s.
Forecast for Nanum (12.6401°S, 141.8636°E, 2m AMSL) Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Summary 
Minimum 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° 23° Maximum 32° 33° 33° 34° 34° 33° 34° Chance of rain 70% 60% 60% 90% 60% 60% 70% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 11
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE E ESE ESE ESE SE ESE SSE ESE SE SE SE SE SSE Relative humidity 86% 69% 84% 56% 82% 56% 84% 55% 83% 55% 81% 57% 81% 57% Dew point 25°C 24°C 24°C 22°C 24°C 22°C 24°C 22°C 24°C 23°C 23°C 22°C 24°C 23°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Nanum (12.6401°S, 141.8636°E, 2m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:15am EST 6:37am EST 6:40pm EST 7:02pm EST 12:29pm EST 
Waxing crescent
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