Cyclonic rainfall totals have lashed the regions of north Queensland and "prepare to leave warnings" are in place for six suburbs across Townsville

The state's north has been hit by torrential rain for days, resulting in road closures, flash flooding and multiple rescues because of tropical lows off the coast.

Further rainfall is forecast through to at least Monday with totals of 200mm to 350mm between Cairns and Mackay, after isolated areas received in excess of 1000mm in the last week.