Warnings

Moderate Flood Warning For The Cape River Wed 18 Feb 2026

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
  
Moderate Flood Warning For The Cape River  
Issued at 09:10 AM AEST on Wednesday 18 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 4

MODERATE  FLOODING LIKELY AT TAEMAS LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING 
 Moderate to heavy rainfall during last few days has caused river level rises along the Cape River with minor flooding occurring at Taemas, where river levels have been rising and are likely to reach around the moderate flood level late Wednesday morning.
 Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast across the catchment throughout the week, which may cause additional river level rises. The situation is being monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
 A Flood Watch for parts of Northern Queensland and the Cape York Peninsula is current.

Cape River to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Moderate  flooding is likely at Taemas.
The Cape River at Taemas is currently at 6.76 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Cape River at Taemas is likely to reach around the moderate flood level (7.00 m) late Wednesday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 

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 warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 19 February 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Cape River at Pentland,2.23,steady,8:00 am Wed 18/02/26
Cape River at Taemas,6.76,steady,7:55 am Wed 18/02/26
Burdekin Dam,1.55,steady,9:00 am Wed 18/02/26

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.