Flood Watch issued as heavy rain forecast for region
WEATHER
A Flood Watch has been issued for North Tropical Coast rivers between Cooktown and Rollingstone, including the Daintree and Mossman Rivers.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned that flooding is likely across parts of the Flood Watch area from late Thursday.
“Heavy rainfall associated with a deepening trough with embedded lows developing in the northern Coral Sea, will affect the Flood Watch area from late Thursday and into the weekend,” the Bureau said.
“Heavy rainfall has fallen intermittently over the Flood Watch area over the last few days.
“Catchments are relatively wet and rivers will respond quickly to further rainfall.”
The Bureau said daily rainfall totals of 70-150mm are likely between late Thursday and Saturday, with locally heavier falls of 200mm or more possible, causing flash flooding associated with thunderstorm activity.
“Riverine flooding is likely within the Flood Watch area.
“Localised flooding and disruption to transport routes are likely within the Flood Watch area over the next few days.”
Catchments likely to be affected include:
- Daintree River
- Mossman River
- Barron River
- Mulgrave and Russell Rivers
- Johnstone River
- Tully River
- Murray River
- Herbert River
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