Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Reissuing warning number 1 to correct forecast timing.

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 08:25 AM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 2

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE
Significant rainfall overnight 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 flooding is occurring along the Russell River.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 5.05 m and rising, above the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may reach around 5.30 m Wednesday morning, with minor flooding.

Russell River:
River levels are elevated and flooding is occurring 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:
The next warning will be issued by 04:00 PM AEST on Wednesday 17 September 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,4.19,rising,7:00 am Wed 17/09/25
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,5.05,rising,7:00 am Wed 17/09/25
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,11.20,rising,8:05 am Wed 17/09/25
Russell River at Bucklands,6.29,rising,7:25 am Wed 17/09/25
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,4.72,rising,7:25 am Wed 17/09/25
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.27,rising,8:14 am 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
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 7:21 am Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

Heavy rainfall has developed this morning in the North Tropical Coast.

Weather Situation
A near stationary trough is triggering persistent rainfall this morning in the North Tropical Coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue over the tablelands communities inland from Innisfail. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 and 160 mm are likely.
Rainfall is forecast to ease during Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Atherton, Ravenshoe and Millaa Millaa.
110 mm of rain in the 3 hours to 5:40am at Topaz Alert.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

TOP PRIORITY FOR IMMEDIATE BROADCAST

Severe Weather Warning
for Heavy Rainfall

for parts of North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast District.

Issued at 7:21 am Wednesday, 17 September 2025.

Heavy rainfall has developed this morning in the North Tropical Coast.

Weather Situation
A near stationary trough is triggering persistent rainfall this morning in the North Tropical Coast.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast to continue over the tablelands communities inland from Innisfail. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 140 and 160 mm are likely.
Rainfall is forecast to ease during Wednesday morning.
Locations which may be affected include Atherton, Ravenshoe and Millaa Millaa.
110 mm of rain in the 3 hours to 5:40am at Topaz Alert.

Emergency services advise people to:
* Park your car undercover away from trees.
* Close doors and windows.
* Keep asthma medications close by. Storms and wind can trigger asthma attacks.
* Charge mobile phones and power banks in case the power goes out.
* Put your pets somewhere safe and make sure they can be identified in case they get lost.
* Do not drive now unless you have to because conditions are dangerous.
* Tell friends, family and neighbours in the area.
* Go inside a strong building now. Stay inside until the storm has passed.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 am AEST Wednesday.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts, the Bureau's website at www.bom.gov.au or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.