Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 09:41 AM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
At Peets Bridge and Gordonvale on the Mulgrave River, river levels are easing and minor flooding is no longer expected. River levels along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers are expected to continue to ease over the next few days.
Further showers and thunderstorms remain possible over the next few days but are not expected to cause significant renewed river level rises.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Mulgrave River:
No further flooding is expected along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 2.00 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 7.70 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

Russell River:
No further flooding is expected along the Russell River.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,1.04,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,2.00,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,7.70,steady,6:40 am Thu 01/01/26
Russell River at Bucklands,3.82,falling,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.00,steady,9:00 am Thu 01/01/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,-0.33,steady,8:45 am Thu 01/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Tully River And Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Murray River
Issued at 09:43 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING RISING ALONG TULLY RIVER AT EURAMO
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE ALONG MURRAY RIVER AT MURRAY FLATS THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rainfall observed across the Tully and Murray river catchments has caused river level rises throughout the catchments. Minor flooding is rising along the Tully River at Euramo following overnight rainfall. River levels are also expected to be elevated along the Murray River and minor flooding is possible during Thursday afternoon at Murray Flats.
Further moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast over the next few days which may cause further river level rises. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Tully and Murray catchments, and a Flood Watch is current for adjoining catchments.

Tully River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 6.90 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Tully River at Euramo may reach around 7.20 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. Further rises and higher levels are possible with forecast rain. The river is expected to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

Murray River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Murray River at Murray Flats. A minor flood peak was observed at Upper Murray early Wednesday morning.
No observations are currently available for the Murray River at Murray Flats.
The Murray River at Murray Flats may reach around the minor flood level (7.00 m) Thursday afternoon.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Thursday 01 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,1.00,falling,8:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Tully River at Euramo,6.90,rising,9:04 am Wed 31/12/25
Clump Point Tide,2.76,falling,8:56 am Wed 31/12/25
Cardwell Tide,3.09,falling,9:00 am Wed 31/12/25
Murray River at Upper Murray,5.50,falling,9:24 am Wed 31/12/25

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.