North Queensland residents in flood-devastated communities are being told to brace for more rain and rising river levels as the weather emergency continues.

Storms have already dumped more than a metre of rain in two days in parts of Queensland, engulfing homes, businesses and roads in muddy waters, authorities said. Aerial footage showed rural communities surrounded by the floodwaters,

The devastating floods gripping Far North Queensland is taking its toll on the racing community, with as many as 10 racetracks in the region hit hard by the freak event.

The atmospheric factors behind north Queensland's deadly floods are very similar to recent floods in the region — and climate change is likely playing a role.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is urging residents to “please listen to the advice” and “stay in contact with communications” as parts of the state endure extreme rain and floods.

Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have now turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday morning. And the floodwaters are still rising, with rain set to continue. Over the 48 hours to Sunday,

Residents in flood-affected areas of far north Queensland are being told to be prepared to evacuate after an "incredible" amount of rain fell overnight.