But one inundated region is hoping there is more water to come.
Wet weather is again set to hit Queensland, with thunderstorms forecast across the northeast peninsula and Gulf Country on Wednesday.
Moderate to major flood warnings remain across the north Queensland interior.
However, there is no repeat of the unprecedented rain that lashed the north forecast for Wednesday, with wet weather mostly north of Townsville and clear, sunny skies out west.
"The flooding situation in Queensland is ongoing," the Bureau of Meteorology's Miriam Bradbury told AAP.
"Some areas are still seeing significant flooding but in general most of that is on a decreasing trend as we are not seeing those high rainfall numbers feeding into the catchments anymore."
February 2025 is officially the wettest month in history for some north Queensland towns after rainfall triggered flooding that claimed two lives and forced hundreds to evacuate.
Paluma near Townsville recorded more than two metres of rain - double what Sydney receives in a year.
At one stage, 70 schools were inundated and more than 30,000 homes lost power.
The damage bill has not been confirmed as financial relief packages for homeowners are finalised.
"Discussions are well under way with Canberra for a betterment package of some substance and some size - some good must come from this heartache," Queensland Premier David Crisafulli said.
However, moderate flooding has been welcomed by a western Queensland community despite roads being cut and communities isolated.
Longreach is the latest region to endure floodwaters after weeks of wet weather finally reached its catchments.
Pictures of inundated tourist attraction Outback Pioneers show the extent of flooding that has stretched for 10 days.
Local mayor Tony Rayner said local graziers would have no complaints after a dry 2024.
"It's been beneficial flooding in general for the river system," he told AAP.
"We have a number of communities that are getting low on water. We are eagerly waiting for the wet season."
Days after Cyclone Zelia crossed the coast in Western Australia, near Port Hedland, floodwaters remain in the state's northwest.
Major flooding at the Pilbara's De Grey River catchment will gradually decline but locals have been asked to "prepare for isolation".
Zelia's remnants remain, with cloudy skies and showers forecast for WA's southwest corner on Wednesday.
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