Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River
Issued at 02:58 PM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE FROM SATURDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Daintree River catchment during Friday and into Saturday. Further thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall are possible for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. This rainfall may result in river and creek level rises across the catchment and minor flooding at Daintree Village from Saturday evening.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 2.35 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
With forecast rainfall the Daintree River at Daintree Village may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday evening. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persist.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,4.68,falling,2:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,2.35,falling,1:34 pm Sat 14/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,4.04,falling,2:00 pm Sat 14/03/26
Mossman Tide,1.09,rising,2:40 pm Sat 14/03/26
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.
Forecast
Almaden (17.3401°S, 144.6781°E, 494m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. Very high chance of showers near the coast, high chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to the low to mid 20s with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 30.
Forecast for Almaden (17.3401°S, 144.6781°E, 494m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 23° 22° 20° 20° 21° 21° 21° Maximum 28° 29° 30° 30° 29° 30° 29° Chance of rain 50% 70% 60% 50% 60% 90% 90% Likely amount 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 20-40mm 40-80mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 16
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Sunrise / Sunset for Almaden (17.3401°S, 144.6781°E, 494m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase New moon First quarter Full moon Last quarter 5:59am EST 6:21am EST 6:34pm EST 6:55pm EST 2:34am EST 3:57pm EST
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