Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman And Bloomfield Rivers
Issued at 05:46 PM AEST on Wednesday 01 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 1
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Daintree, Mossman and Bloomfield River catchments since Tuesday afternoon, resulting in river and creek level rises. Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village from Wednesday evening.
River level rises are being observed along the Bloomfield River at China Camp.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Wednesday and during Thursday. The situation will be closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.45 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Wednesday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Mossman River:
River level rises are occurring 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 10:30 AM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,6.68,rising,5:00 pm Wed 01/04/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.45,rising,5:33 pm Wed 01/04/26
Mossman River at Mossman,4.70,rising,5:20 pm Wed 01/04/26
Mossman Tide,1.47,rising,5:10 pm Wed 01/04/26
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
Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) set as my default location ›
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7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. Winds SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 18 and 24 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 31.
Forecast for Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) Thu Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Summary 
Minimum 21° 22° 21° 20° 20° 19° 18° Maximum 30° 29° 28° 28° 29° 29° 29° Chance of rain 40% 40% 50% 30% 20% 60% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 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 18
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(km/h)Wind direction ESE SE SE SE ESE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE SE Relative humidity 74% 66% 76% 64% 77% 68% 72% 60% 72% 57% 70% 62% 68% 51% Dew point 20°C 21°C 21°C 20°C 20°C 20°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 18°C 19°C 19°C 17°C 16°C -
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Sunrise / Sunset for Mareeba (16.9922°S, 145.4222°E, 391m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase Full moon Last quarter New moon First quarter 6:03am EST 6:24am EST 6:20pm EST 6:41pm EST 6:17pm EST 6:14am EST 
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