Heavy rain, flash flooding possible during severe weather forecast for Far North Queensland

Water has flooded some minor roads in parts of the far north where overnight rainfall totals are in excess of 100mm. (Supplied: Douglas Shire Council)

Far North Queensland is receiving a drenching as heavy rainfall cuts roads, closes public parks, and rapidly fills rivers, with forecasts of more to come.

A broad band of cloud with embedded rain and storms is hovering over the top part of the state as a monsoon trough moves over the region.