**This Emergency Alert has been cancelled.**

Earlier...

Emergency Alerts (Emergency Warnings) have been issued for Kuranda, Myola, Koah and Speewah from the Mareeba Shire Council.

A dangerous flood is happening now in low-lying areas near the Barron River, Clohesy River, Groves Creek and associated tributaries. Council advises residents to move to higher ground and avoid floodwater. Conditions are changing quickly and are very dangerous. For more information, listen to local radio or visit https://emergency.msc.qld.gov.au/. If your life is in danger, call Triple-Zero (000).