Residents near the Copperfield River in Far North Queensland are being urged to evacuate as floodwaters rise.
Etheridge Shire Council has issued a flash flooding emergency warning for people in all areas of the town of Einasleigh to leave immediately.
"Heavy rain has led to spilling of the Copperfield dam," the council said in its warning.
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"People in all areas of Einasleigh need to leave immediately."
Residents are being warned conditions are "very dangerous" and to stay prepared.
"Bring your emergency kit and move to evacuation point at high part of Einasleigh-Forsyth road away from the flood now," the warning said.
"Go to Etheridge Shire Council Facebook or disaster dashboard."
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