Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissued: to correct the Title.

Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 06:06 PM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
Heavy rainfall Tuesday and Wednesday across the Russell and Mulgrave River catchments has resulted in river level rises and flooding.
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and at Gordonvale.
River levels are elevated along the Russell River with near major flood level occurring at Bucklands and near moderate flooding occurring at Clyde Rd.
Further rainfall is possible overnight Wednesday and the situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 5.84 metres around 4 pm Wednesday 17 September and is currently at 5.75 metres and falling with minor flooding.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m AHD) overnight Wednesday into Thursday.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 12.40 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may peak near 12.60 m Wednesday evening, with minor flooding.

Russell River:
River levels are elevated. Near major flooding is occurring along the Russell River at Bucklands and near moderate at Clyde Rd.

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 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 18 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,3.55,falling,5:00 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,5.75,falling,5:20 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,12.40,rising,5:13 pm Wed 17/09/25
Russell River at Bucklands,7.82,falling,5:25 pm Wed 17/09/25
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,2.58,falling,5:25 pm Wed 17/09/25
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.97,steady,5:20 pm Wed 17/09/25

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree And Mossman Rivers
Issued at 05:36 PM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 4

MINOR FLOODING IS POSSIBLE ON THE HIGH TIDE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE WEDNESDAY EVENING
Heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daintree and Mossman River catchments since Tuesday. Minor flooding is possible at Daintree Village Wednesday evening with the high tide, and river levels are elevated along the Mossman River.
Further rainfall is possible overnight Wednesday and the situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding is possible at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 2.65 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday evening. The peak is expected with the evening high tide.

Mossman River:
River levels are elevated along the Mossman 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:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Thursday 18 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,4.13,falling,5:00 pm Wed 17/09/25
Daintree River at Daintree Village,2.65,falling,3:07 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mossman River at Mossman,5.25,falling,5:20 pm Wed 17/09/25
Mossman Tide,2.23,rising,5:05 pm Wed 17/09/25

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.