Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Tully River
Issued at 10:12 PM AEST on Saturday 21 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6
MODERATE FLOODING EXPECTED AT EURAMO OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Tully River Catchment during Friday and Saturday and moderate flooding is expected at Euramo. Further river levels are possible with forecast rainfall.
The situation is monitored and the warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast.
Tully River:
Moderate flooding is expected along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 7.90 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Tully River at Euramo is expected to exceed the moderate flood level (8.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. The river may reach around 8.30 m Sunday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
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 22 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,3.69,falling,9:00 pm Sat 21/03/26
Tully River at Euramo,7.90,steady,9:54 pm Sat 21/03/26
Clump Point Tide,2.90,rising,9:40 pm Sat 21/03/26
Cardwell Tide,3.08,rising,9:34 pm Sat 21/03/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,4.30,falling,8:44 pm Sat 21/03/26
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
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7 day forecast
Today: Cloudy. High chance of showers, most likely in the late morning and afternoon. The chance of a thunderstorm from late this morning. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h. Daytime maximum temperatures 25 to 30.
Forecast for Babinda (17.3444°S, 145.9248°E, 22m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 24° 23° 21° 20° 20° 20° 21° Maximum 29° 29° 31° 32° 31° 32° 31° Chance of rain 90% 80% 80% 30% 50% 30% 90% Likely amount 5-10mm 5-10mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 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 11
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Sunrise / Sunset for Babinda (17.3444°S, 145.9248°E, 22m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 5:58am EST 6:20am EST 6:26pm EST 6:47pm EST 9:08am EST 8:39pm EST
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