North Queensland has been inundated with record-breaking rainfall, with Townsville receiving almost an entire year's worth of rain in just over a week.
The city recorded 1033mm in the first seven days of February, marking its highest-ever February rainfall total.
Ingham, a rural town near Townsville, has been heavily impacted, with streets lined with water-damaged belongings, from whitegoods to mattresses, as residents begin the clean-up.
The Australian Defence Force constructed a temporary bridge after floodwaters cut off the town.
Freight movement remains severely disrupted, with trucks stranded near Greenvale due to impassable roads.
Hundreds of roads remain closed, making travel west from Charters Towers impossible without a helicopter.
The Bureau of Meteorology has warned the crisis is far from over.
"Heavy rainfall which may lead to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding is forecast for parts of the Herbert and Lower Burdekin and the North Tropical Coast this weekend," Senior Meteorologist Miriam Bradbury said.
Major flood warnings remain in effect for multiple river systems, including the Herbert, Haughton, Cape, Upper Burdekin, Lower Burdekin, and Flinders Rivers.
The Cape River at Taemas has risen to 8.76 metres and continues to climb.
The BoM has warned of further heavy rain, forecasting six-hourly totals of 120-180mm and isolated 24-hour totals of up to 250mm.
Further north, Cairns experienced a brief dry spell but is expected to receive up to 60mm in the coming days as a new weather system develops in the Gulf.
"The rain is going to happen all over again, I'm afraid, but more down towards Townsville where they really don't need it," Meteorologist Livio Regano said.
Embedded thunderstorms are expected across the Tablelands and coastal areas, increasing the risk of flash flooding.
Most rivers remain at minor flood levels, except for the Herbert River in Ingham, which remains a key concern. The Tully and Murray Rivers are also under minor flood warnings.
The BoM has urged residents to stay alert, with Mr Regano warning there's still "uncertainty with the monsoon, so it's best to stay alert for any changes."
Authorities continue to monitor conditions, with further updates expected as the situation evolves.
