Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Flood Warning For The Russell Rivers
Issued at 04:01 PM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025
Flood Warning Number: 1

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE FROM TUESDAY MORNING
Moderate rainfall has been observed across the Mulgrave and Russell River catchments with the heaviest totals in the mid to lower catchments. Some river level rises are occurring and with the forecast rainfall, further rises are expected and areas of minor flooding may develop from Tuesday morning.
Further heavy rainfall is forecast to redevelop tonight and persist through to Tuesday morning.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.

Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 1.95 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m AHD) Tuesday morning with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 7.70 m and steady, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may reach around the minor flood level (12.00 m) Tuesday morning with forecast rainfall. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.

Russell River:
Flooding may develop along the Russell River overnight Monday into Tuesday.

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 PM AEST on Monday 29 December 2025.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,0.92,steady,3:00 pm Mon 29/12/25
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,1.95,steady,3:00 pm Mon 29/12/25
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,7.70,steady,3:40 pm Mon 29/12/25
Russell River at Bucklands,3.71,rising,3:20 pm Mon 29/12/25
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.39,falling,3:15 pm Mon 29/12/25
Russell River at Clyde Rd,-1.08,rising,3:55 pm Mon 29/12/25

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

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:26 PM EST on Monday 29 December 2025
for the period until midnight EST Tuesday 30 December 2025

Wind Warnings for Monday 29 December
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
South East Gulf of Carpentaria, Cairns Coast, Townsville Coast, Sunshine Coast Waters and Gold Coast Waters

Wind Warnings for Tuesday 30 December
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cairns Coast
Cancellation for the following areas:
Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 pm EST Monday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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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 and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:22 pm Monday, 29 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible for the remainder of today, persisting into tomorrow for the northeast tropical coast.

Weather Situation
Over the northeast tropical coast, areas of converging enhanced onshore winds will result in a risk of heavy rainfall for the remainder of today, persisting into tomorrow.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for areas between Cairns and north of Rollingstone today, persisting through Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 220 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for northwestern Queensland.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Palm Island, Ingham, Yarrabah, Cardwell and Tully.
120.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cowley Beach in the 2 hours to 2:24 pm.

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 pm AEST Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts 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 and Herbert and Lower Burdekin Forecast Districts.

Issued at 3:22 pm Monday, 29 December 2025.

Heavy rainfall possible for the remainder of today, persisting into tomorrow for the northeast tropical coast.

Weather Situation
Over the northeast tropical coast, areas of converging enhanced onshore winds will result in a risk of heavy rainfall for the remainder of today, persisting into tomorrow.
HEAVY RAINFALL for the following areas:
North Tropical Coast and Tablelands and Herbert and Lower Burdekin
HEAVY RAINFALL which may lead to FLASH FLOODING is forecast for areas between Cairns and north of Rollingstone today, persisting through Tuesday morning. Six-hourly rainfall totals between 100 to 180 mm are likely, with isolated falls up to 220 mm possible.
A separate Severe Thunderstorm Warning will be issued if very dangerous thunderstorms with intense rainfall are detected.
A separate Severe Weather Warning is current for northwestern Queensland.
Flood Watches and Flood Warnings are current for Northern Queensland. Please refer to https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts for more information.
Locations which may be affected include Cairns, Palm Island, Ingham, Yarrabah, Cardwell and Tully.
120.8 mm of rainfall was recorded at Cowley Beach in the 2 hours to 2:24 pm.

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 pm AEST Monday.
Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/warnings-and-alerts. Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and emergency services would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.