Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For Russell River
Issued at 04:49 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND POSSIBLE AT GORDONVALE FROM SUNDAY MORNING
Heavy rain has been recorded overnight Saturday into Sunday. River level rises have been observed along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.
Minor flooding is occurring at Peets Bridge following a minor flood peak early Sunday morning.
Further showers are forecast during Sunday which may produce renewed river level rises.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 5.50 m around 02:00 am Sunday 22 March, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 5.03 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to fall below the minor flood level (5.00 m) Sunday morning. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 11.75 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may peak near the minor flood level (12.00 m) Sunday morning. Renewed river level rises are possible with forecast rain.

Russell River:
River levels are rising along the Russell River. Minor flooding is occurring 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 03:00 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,3.05,falling,4:32 am Sun 22/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,5.03,falling,4:20 am Sun 22/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,11.75,steady,4:39 am Sun 22/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,5.86,falling,4:15 am Sun 22/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.87,falling,4:11 am Sun 22/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.62,rising,4:38 am Sun 22/03/26

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.

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 08:40 AM AEST on Saturday 21 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 6

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daintree River catchment since Wednesday evening, resulting in river and creek level rises, with minor flooding occurring at Daintree Village since Friday morning. River levels are also elevated along the Mossman River at Mossman.
Further rainfall is possible during the remainder of Saturday. Renewed rises and continued minor flooding are possible at Daintree Village overnight Saturday into Sunday.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Daintree River at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 4.35 m and falling, with minor flooding.
With forecast rainfall during Saturday, the Daintree River at Daintree Village may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday.

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 10:00 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,6.64,falling,8:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,4.35,falling,8:29 am Sat 21/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,4.79,falling,8:00 am Sat 21/03/26
Mossman Tide,2.18,rising,8:10 am 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:04 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED ALONG SUTTOR RIVER AT ST ANNS
River levels fell below the minor flood level along the Suttor River at St Anns during Thursday afternoon following a minor flood peak earlier in the day.
No significant rainfall is forecast for the catchment over the next few days.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
No further flooding is expected along the Suttor River at St Anns.
The Suttor River at St Anns peaked at 4.00 m around 09:00 am Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.92 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

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:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,2.90,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,5:40 am Fri 20/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.86,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.33,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.37,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.55,falling,1:15 am Fri 20/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.17,steady,8:53 am Fri 20/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.09,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.92,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,1.97,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.86,steady,7:27 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.91,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.39,steady,8:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,3.88,steady,8:58 am Fri 20/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:47 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.40,steady,6:27 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.05,falling,8:11 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.45,steady,8:34 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Fri 20/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.54,rising,8:54 am Fri 20/03/26

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.