Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Moderate Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 03:29 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MODERATE FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO SATURDAY
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 heavy rainfall is possible during Friday evening and into the weekend. With forecast rainfall, moderate flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village overnight Friday into Saturday. Higher levels are possible if heavy rainfall persists.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for Cape York Peninsula for Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle. A Flood Watch is current for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Daintree River:
Moderate flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village. Minor flooding is occurring at Bairds.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 5.30 m and falling, above the minor flood level (4.00 m).
With forecast rainfall, the Daintree River at Daintree Village may reach the moderate flood level (6.00 m) overnight Friday into Saturday. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persists.

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 Saturday 21 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,8.10,falling,2:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,5.30,falling,3:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,5.95,falling,2:20 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mossman Tide,0.90,falling,3:10 pm 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 03:27 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE FRIDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river and creek level rises. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring further rainfall across the catchment during the remainder of Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding may develop along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge from Friday evening.
This situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
A Severe Tropical Cyclone Advice is current for Far North Queensland. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.83 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 11.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m) Friday evening. Renewed rises to minor flood level is possible with forecast rain.

Russell River:
River levels are elevated and flooding is possible 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 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday 21 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,3.20,falling,3:07 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,4.83,rising,2:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,11.00,rising,2:51 pm Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,4.97,rising,2:04 pm Fri 20/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.88,falling,2:20 pm Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.02,steady,1:58 pm 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.

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.