Water rescue crews have been pre-positioned across impacted areas of the North Queensland region of Townsville, after a deluge of rain led to flash flooding. Picture: Supplied / Channel 7 A flood ...

North Queensland was in the downpour danger zone again in February. Flood fears wracked Townsville, although it ultimately dodged a bullet. Authorities issued a "black zone" evacuation warning for ...

Speaking at the Townsville Local ... Photographs from a news conference at the Ingham Fire Station in flood-struck Eleanor St, Hinchinbrook, North Queensland. Picture: Cameron Bates Hinchinbrook ...

Meanwhile, Townsville has recorded its hottest December on record, with 480 millimetres of rain falling in the unofficial north Queensland capital and south of there as well. Read Today's Paper ...

one of six suburbs labelled "black zones" in Townsville, one of the areas hardest hit by a flooding emergency in Queensland state in Australia. Authorities have urged people living in those spots ...

A major flood warning that drove thousands of Townsville residents from their homes has been downgraded, with residents told they may begin returning in stages. Read Today's Paper Tributes & Notices ...

Townsville residents are being urged to be "alert, but not alarmed" as north Queensland once again prepares for flooding. In the past 24 hours, the heaviest rainfalls have been around Townsville ...

Find out more. Lee Webb on the scene in Queensland. Seasoned NTES officer Lee Webb of Nhulunbuy was chosen to head the group deployed to Townsville as the city grapples with flood recovery efforts.

Don't miss out on the headlines from Townsville. Followed categories will be added to My News. Vastly experienced Queensland Fire ... the potential for renewed flooding, including at the Showgrounds.