Work is underway to restore power and regular water supply in Palm Island following intense rain and winds in north Queensland causing major disruptions to the community and greater Townsville area.

Emergency grants have been made available for impacted residents.

Across the weekend, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council provided regular updates to residents to developments in local circumstances.

According to online community notices, the island was left without power after damaging weather which also affected phone services, food and water supplies, and road accessibility.

Residents were advised to remain inside unless in an emergency, and told "restoring power is our biggest priority" on Sunday.

A severe weather warning issued by the Bureau of Meteorology at 9am Monday advised heavy rainfall and possible flash flooding risks remained for the area between Tully and Giru.

Some areas received over 650mm total rainfall in the 24 hours to that time.

BOM also advised damaging wind gusts are no longer expected.

In Ingham, almost directly west of Palm Island on the Queensland mainland a 62-year-old woman was killed in a flood-related death on Sunday morning.

On Monday morning, Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council mayor and local Disaster Management Group chair Alfred Lacey, via Facebook, informed that Ergon Energy staff arrived at 9am and "are working to reinstate power as quickly as possible and further updates will be provided as more information is available".

Communities have also been advised to conserve water with personnel and equipment making their way to the island for work on a damaged pump at a local treatment plant.

Local ferry services, which will resume in-part on Tuesday, are expected to return to regular scheduling on Wednesday.

Flight services are expected to operate on Tuesday as scheduled.

Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy told National Indigenous Times she has spoken with the mayor across the weekend and again on Monday morning.

Eligible residents in targeted areas of Palm Island can now apply for Personal Hardship Assistance ranging from $180 for individuals and up to $900 for families of five or more for emergency essentials.

"I'm told the Palm Island store is well stocked with enough essential food for several weeks and there will be supplies arriving by barge this afternoon," the minister said.

"Queensland Ergon Energy staff are on the island assessing the damage to the power network.

Senator McCarthy added: "Disaster assistance has also been activated for Palm Island Council to help with the disaster response, emergency repairs, clean up and reconstruction".

"National Indigenous Australians Agency staff and one of my ministerial advisors are on the ground in Townsville and in regular contact with community leaders.

"To mob on Palm Island, please stay safe."

National Indigenous Times has contacted Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council.