Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 04:22 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE DURING FRIDAY
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers catchment during Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in river and creek level rises. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring further heavy rainfall across the catchment during Friday and into the weekend. Minor flooding may develop along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge Friday afternoon and at Gordonvale Friday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
The Mulgrave and Russell catchment is saturated due to recent rainfall and flooding, which means the catchment will respond very quickly to forecast rainfall.
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 North Tropical Coast.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.27 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 9.05 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may reach around the minor flood level (12.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Russell River:
River level rises and flooding are 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 11:00 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,2.35,steady,3:24 am Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,3.27,steady,3:17 am Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,9.05,rising,3:54 am Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,4.39,steady,3:05 am Fri 20/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.52,falling,3:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,-0.08,steady,3:49 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 03:25 AM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT DAINTREE VILLAGE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Daintree River catchment since Wednesday evening, resulting in river and creek level rises. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring further heavy rainfall to the catchment during Friday and into the weekend. Minor flooding is likely along the Daintree River at Daintree Village early Friday morning, with further rises possible.
The Daintree River catchment is already saturated following recent rainfall, which means the catchment will respond very quickly to forecast rainfall.
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 the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding is likely along the Daintree River at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.55 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) early Friday morning. The river may reach around 4.80 m Friday afternoon, with minor flooding. Further rises are possible with forecast rainfall.

Mossman River:
Elevated river levels are likely 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 Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,5.64,rising,2:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.55,steady,3:00 am Fri 20/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,4.44,rising,2:20 am Fri 20/03/26
Mossman Tide,1.52,falling,12:40 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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 09:13 AM AEST on Thursday 19 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 11

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT ST ANNS
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River at St Anns.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 4.00 m and steady, with minor flooding.
The Suttor River at St Anns is likely to peak around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Thursday morning.

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 12:00 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.00,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:39 am Thu 19/03/26
Star River at Laroona,1.90,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.42,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.37,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,2.70,steady,7:15 am Thu 19/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.27,steady,8:53 am Thu 19/03/26
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 Thu 19/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,4.00,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,1.98,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,1.91,steady,7:27 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.91,steady,9:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.44,steady,8:00 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,3.98,steady,6:38 am Thu 19/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.67,steady,7:47 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.45,steady,6:27 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.10,steady,7:16 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.50,steady,8:34 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.50,steady,8:32 am Thu 19/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,1.79,rising,8:51 am Thu 19/03/26

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.