More heavy rain is forecast along much of the Queensland coast on Friday, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning that 100mm - 200mm is possible.
Torrential rain generated by ex-tropical cyclone Oswald has caused flooding in the towns of Ingham, Halifax and Tully, and some parts of Townsville.
A severe weather warning was issued overnight on Thursday. The Bureau of Meteorology said gusts in excess of 125km per hour are possible about the Central Coast-Whitsundays and Capricornia districts.
AAP reports heavy rainfall, which may lead to flash flooding, is also likely over the Central Coast-Whitsundays, Capricornia, Wide Bay and Burnett, as well as the eastern parts of the Central Highlands and Coalfields.
Downpours could also hit the Sunshine Coast on Friday, as well as coastal and inland areas between Brisbane and Bowen - south of Townsville.
About 6000 homes in the Cairns region were without power on Thursday morning after fallen trees hit power lines.
AAP reports Oswald crossed the western coast of Cape York Peninsula near Kowanyama as a category one cyclone on Tuesday and is now a low-pressure system.
