It Hopefully, the river can go down a little bit, just enough for them to cross. Check a Category and hit refresh map. Road rage: Flood damage closes Cape York's sealed highway, and MP Warren Entsch is fuming, Keep up with the latest ASX and business news. The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) 2023, Vehicles attempting to travel through Weipa floodwater, If its flooded forget it, other lives are put at risk to save you, Police ready for Jacks Law to fight knife crime. (MORE:Greatest 24-Hour Snowfalls in All 50 States). York Flood Map Map of York (North Yorkshire) postcodes and their flood risks. Damaged roads and flooding pose a risk to motorists in Cape York The Atlantic Ocean, with the warm Gulf Stream current offshore, can be a breeding ground for winter storms. trailer "That's what's caught people out, you know, travelling up and it was reasonably dry, and they were able to access some of these places, and then once we started getting this rain, because everything is wet, it doesn't take much to bring those rivers up," he said. Dirt road with some creek crossings subject to flooding. She said the damage was caused by "unprecedented rainfall", including from Tropical Cyclone Imogen, which crossed as a category one system on the opposite side of Cape York last month. Conditions Map, QLD Flood Watch: Cape York Peninsula catchments north of Coen, VIC Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds, NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds, NSW Severe Weather Warning: Damaging Winds & Heavy Rainfall, NSW Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Heavy Rain, Copyright 2007 - 2018 Early Warning Network Pty Ltd - All Rights Reserved. Sibanye-Stillwater, a precious metals producer, said yesterday that 2022 was a challenging year due to load-curtailment, flooding which negatively impacted its production but also . Wenlock River Current emergency information is available at Dirt road - because of the isolation of this area, you are advised to ensure others know your expected date of return. Cape York Peninsula, northernmost extremity of Australia, projecting into the Torres Strait between the Gulf of Carpentaria (west) and the Coral Sea (east). 115 0 obj <> endobj A pregnant woman, as well as some elderly people and young children, were evacuated late last week after having already spent five days at the site. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. The State of Queensland (Queensland Police Service) 2023, Flooded Archer River. Note: Map contains unchecked data from automatic equipment. %%EOF Already children and women from the local group of people have been airlifted out, but Mr Claudie said the others want to stay with their vehicles. Cape York is getting an amazing wet season! Because many residents defied earlier orders to evacuate, rescuers had to battle high water to complete their missions. View More Ducie, Jackson and Skardon Rivers Roads closed signage at the DPI Station just north of Coen, advising motorists the road is closed as the Archer River is flooded. Shipton Flat Road is the responsibility of, Peninsula Developmental Road (PDR) 90C - Laura, DRIVE ACCORDING TO CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS, 4WD ADVENTURE TRACKS NOT MAINTAINED BY COOK SHIRE COUNCIL. Number: 1 Widespread showers, rain areas, and thunderstorms are likely to Thank you for doing the Dry, there are distinctive patterns, This Firstly, as you may know, our seasons are the opposite from Updates? Qantas has announced a new CEO to take over from Alan Joyce. your email address is totally secure. York, Maine 03909. Drive according to prevailing conditions. At Marshfield and Scituate, two homes suffered so much damage that they had to be condemned. 0000003030 00000 n It was renamed by Captain James Cook in 1770. particularly very heavy rainfall to areas north of about Lockhart QLD Flood Watch: Cape York Peninsula catchments north of Coen Here's what you need to know, 'Bassam is going to call': Brothers 4 Life leader allegedly used lawyer as go-between in drug ring, Alleged gunman accused of holding up Nick Kyrgios's mother and stealing his Tesla refused bail. Localised flooding is expected at a number of locations throughout the cape and as you can see by some of these images, water levels in and around the Weipa township vary.. Jacky Jacky Creek Key points: Locals say a burst of late wet-season rain had caught people unawares Healthland Ranger Station Ph (07) 4060 3241. Heavy rain in Cape York has lead to flooding with further rains expected to impact the northern parts of Cape York Peninsula, north of Kowanyama to Cape Melville. Water Floods a Street in Scituate, Mass . For flood emergency assistance contact the SES on 132 500. 0000008231 00000 n We will not give this information to third parties without your consent, unless required by law.More information about privacy, Subscribe to myPolice Far NorthToggle Widget, Do you recognise these people? northern parts of Cape York Peninsula and Torres Strait, with We pay our respects to the First Nations ancestors of this land and their legacy. afternoon. 0000002549 00000 n The strong winds sent water pouring over the Long Wharf, then surging into streets in Boston's Fort Point neighborhood. Grayson was a multi-faceted high-impact winter storm that caused record coastal flooding in Boston Harbor. The Peninsula's climate is characterised by distinct wet and dry seasons, with the Wet occurring from around mid-November to mid-April and the Dry from mid-April to mid-November. He said the road should have been built to withstand the heavy rains of the wet season. View Channel Subject to flooding at Little Annan River and McLeod River crossings during the wet season. Some river points along the Chemung River broke previous records by over 7 feet. Rainfall and River 2022 load curtailment, flooding testing for Sibanye-Stillwater 0000001635 00000 n There was severe beach erosion in Delaware and New Jersey. Photo by Officer in Charge of Coen Police, Sergeant McCarthy. Locations which may be affected include Weipa, Kowanyama, Aurukun, Old Mapoon, Bamaga, Thursday Island, Coen and Lockhart River. Grayson alsospread blizzard conditions fromNew York City to much of coastal New England and left behind a trail of snow and ice from northern Florida to eastern Canada. Drive according to prevailing conditions. Lockhart River It's an absolute disgrace," Mr Entsch said. "I know that TMR (Transport and Main Roads) will come back with all sorts of excuses about the weather but surely to goodness they have the capacity to be able to work out what is required in these areas. In New York City, a high tide was measured at 8.04 feet at Battery Park. Remember: If it's flooded, forget it. According to James Rufo Hill, a climatologist, large parts of the city may be flooded every hide tide - by as soon as 2050. Qantas has announced a new CEO to take over from Alan Joyce. A trough extends from the northwestern Coral Sea across northern Cape York Peninsula, and is likely to remain near stationary through the remainder of this week and during the weekend.