Many areas got more than an inch of rain by Friday afternoon, and water management crews were keeping a close eye on levels at area stormwater storage systems.
The heavy rains hitting northern California have caused flooding in the communities east of Redding. Heavily hit areas include the communities of Palo Cedro and Bella Vista.
Heavy rain is forecast to continue drenching soaked catchments across North Queensland for at least another day as thousands flee from floods that have already claimed one life.