“It’s been a very stressful time for residents in low-lying areas with a small portion of Innisfail residents seeking refuge in the Johnstone Shire Hall during the night,” the council said.
“There is a great deal of water around and emergency services ask that you drive to the conditions and keep away from flooded areas.
“There are a lot of cars driving around looking at the water and unfortunately they are causing a backwash into properties which is creating further damage.”
Ingham was hit hard by flood waters on Friday with 175 homes north and south of the city inundated and the town centre cut off after floodwaters forced the closure of the Bruce Highway.
A rescue helicopter was sent to Halifax and Hawkins Creek on Friday where two people had been seriously injured after falling in floodwaters.
The pair was flown to Townsville Hospital for treatment.
Floodwaters peaked at 14.7 metres at Ingham on Friday afternoon, according to the Bureau of Meteorology.
Police Commissioner Ian Stewart warned parents to be cautious about letting their children play outside as floodwaters receded, with surges through drains and park areas expected.
“We are looking at the same sorts of levels we saw in 2009, it is a dangerous situation,” he said.
Emergency Services Minister Craig Crawford urged residents to stay safe and avoid non-essential travel.
“We want people to use their common sense and keep themselves and their loved ones out of dangerous situations,” he said.
Showers were expected to shift north and reach the northern Cape York Peninsula by Saturday.
Swift water rescue crews remain on standby to assist in emergencies.
