Severe Weather Advice - Threat is reduced

Published on 11 January 2026

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Threat is reduced

Cassowary Coast Region

Issued: 11.00am 11 January 2026

Next update: Final update for this event.

Cassowary Coast Local Disaster Management Group advises people in the Cassowary Coast Local Government area that the THREAT IS REDUCED.

The Bureau of Meteorology has removed the Cassowary Coast region from the Severe Weather Warning and Tropical Cyclone Advice associated with Tropical Low 12U / Tropical Cyclone Koji. 

Separate flood watch, flood warnings, and marine wind warnings have been issued by the Bureau of Meteorology. 

For non-life-threatening flood and storm emergency assistance, contact SES on 132 500, 132500.qld.gov.au or the SES Assistance Qld app on Android or iOS. 

In a life-threatening situation, call Triple Zero (000) immediately.

What are we expecting?

  • Closures of some roads due to flooding.
  • Possible pothole, tree branches, and debris on roads.

What you need to do

  • Never drive, walk, ride through, play or swim in flood water. If it’s flooded, forget it. 
  • Stay away from creeks, rivers, and drains.
  • Travel to the conditions, obey all signs about road closures and instructions from emergency services.
  • Plan your route carefully to avoid any flooded or damaged roads, and you may need to allow extra travel time.
  • Find out how to get ready for severe weather at the Get Ready Queensland website (Get Prepared).
  • Share this information with family and friends.

More information

  • Regularly monitor the Cassowary Coast Disaster Dashboard 
  • Listen to your local radio. The frequencies are 630 AM for Cardwell, 95.7 FM for Innisfail, 89.3 FM for Mission Beach, and 95.5 FM for Tully. Live streaming is available through www.abc.net.au/northqld/live and www.abc.net.au/farnorth/live
  • For power outage information go to ergon.com.au/network
  • Check the latest weather, warnings, rainfall, and river heights at the Bureau of Meteorology Queensland website.
  • Check road closures at the QLD Traffic website or phone 13 19 40.

Contact the Cassowary Coast Regional Council to report drainage issues, debris on roads, or safety concerns. You can Report an issue online at www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au, call 1300 763 903, email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au or visit a customer service centre.

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