Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Re-issued to correct next issue time
Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Final Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 01:05 PM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT DAINTREE VILLAGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rain overnight Friday into Saturday morning has caused river level rises along the Daintree and Mossman Rivers. Minor flooding is likely at Daintree Village from Saturday afternoon.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The situations is being monitored.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is likely at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday afternoon. The river may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Mossman River:
River levels are falling 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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,7.24,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.95,rising,12:58 pm Sat 07/02/26
Mossman River at Mossman,5.14,falling,12:20 pm Sat 07/02/26
Mossman Tide,2.02,steady,12:35 pm Sat 07/02/26
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
Innisfail Estate (17.519°S, 146.0393°E, 1m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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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 in the morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening. Daytime maximum temperatures 27 to 32.
Forecast for Innisfail Estate (17.519°S, 146.0393°E, 1m AMSL) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Summary
Minimum 24° 24° 24° 24° 23° 23° 24° Maximum 31° 31° 32° 33° 33° 33° 32° Chance of rain 80% 60% 60% 30% 40% 40% 80% Likely amount 1-5mm 1-5mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm 10-20mm 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 10
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE S SE S SE SSW ESE W ENE NNW ENE ESE ENE Relative humidity 87% 76% 85% 74% 82% 73% 79% 70% 75% 70% 76% 70% 78% 74% Dew point 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 23°C 24°C 23°C 24°C -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Innisfail Estate (17.519°S, 146.0393°E, 1m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Last quarter New moon First quarter Full moon 5:44am EST 6:07am EST 6:53pm EST 7:16pm EST 10:57pm EST 11:22am EST
Waning gibbous
Last quarter Feb 09 New moon Feb 17 First quarter Feb 24 Full moon Mar 03 -
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