Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 04:57 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Daintree River catchment since Wednesday evening, resulting in river and creek level rises. River levels are also elevated along the Mossman River at Mossman.
Further rainfall is possible during the remainder of Sunday. Renewed rises to the minor flood level are possible at Daintree Village from Sunday evening.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.55 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) Sunday evening. The river may remain around the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Sunday and into Monday.
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 Monday 23 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,5.97,rising,4:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.55,falling,4:36 pm Sun 22/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,5.13,falling,4:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Mossman Tide,0.80,falling,4:40 pm Sun 22/03/26
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.
Forecast
Stratford (16.8754°S, 145.733°E, 63m AMSL) Stratford,QLD set as my default location ›
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Stratford 7 day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. High chance of showers near the coast, medium chance elsewhere. The chance of a thunderstorm in the N in the morning and afternoon. Winds E/SE 15 to 25 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 19 and 23 with daytime temperatures reaching 26 to 31.
Forecast for Stratford (16.8754°S, 145.733°E, 63m AMSL) Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Summary
Minimum 24° 23° 21° 21° 21° 21° 23° Maximum 30° 31° 32° 31° 31° 32° 31° Chance of rain 50% 50% 30% 50% 60% 70% 80% 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 16
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(km/h)Wind direction SSE SE SSE SE S SE SSE SE S ESE S ESE S SE Relative humidity 79% 71% 76% 66% 72% 62% 71% 64% 71% 62% 69% 64% 70% 66% Dew point 23°C 23°C 22°C 22°C 21°C 22°C 20°C 22°C 20°C 22°C 20°C 23°C 21°C 23°C First light 6:00am 6:00am 6:00am 6:00am 6:00am 6:01am 6:01am Sunrise 6:21am 6:22am 6:22am 6:22am 6:22am 6:22am 6:22am Sunset 6:26pm 6:25pm 6:25pm 6:24pm 6:23pm 6:22pm 6:21pm Last light 6:48pm 6:47pm 6:46pm 6:45pm 6:45pm 6:44pm 6:43pm -
Sunrise and sunset times
Sunrise / Sunset for Stratford (16.8754°S, 145.733°E, 63m AMSL) First light Sunrise Sunset Last light Moon rise Moon set Moon phase First quarter Full moon Last quarter New moon 6:00am EST 6:21am EST 6:26pm EST 6:48pm EST 10:12am EST 9:34pm EST
Waxing crescent
First quarter Mar 26 Full moon Apr 02 Last quarter Apr 10 New moon Apr 17 Stratford sun & moon times
MondayFirst light6:00am
ESTSunrise6:21am
ESTSunset6:26pm
ESTLast light6:48pm
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Mar 26
Full moonFull moon Thu
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Last quarterLast quarter Fri
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New moonNew moon Fri
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Warnings
Weather Warnings
Sun 4:57pm UTC Flood warning QLDSun 1:38pm UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 01:38 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT GLENEAGLE AND ABERGOWRIE BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Herbert River catchment during Friday and Saturday, resulting in elevated river levels across the catchment. Minor flooding is occurring at Gleneagle, and renewed minor flooding is occurring at Abergowrie Bridge. Minor flooding is not expected to extend to Ingham and Gairloch.
Isolated showers are forecast over the catchment during the remainder of Sunday and into Monday. The situation is being monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast.
Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is expected to be above the minor flood level (4.50 m) and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain above the minor flood level (4.50 m) for the next few days. Renewed rises are possible with forecast rainfall.
Herbert River downstream of Nash's Crossing:
Minor flooding is occurring downstream of Nash's Crossing.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is currently at 6.22 m and rising, with minor flooding.
The Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge is likely to remain above the minor flood level (6.00 m) Sunday afternoon.
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 02:00 PM AEST on Monday 23 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.50,steady,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,4.14,steady,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,5.98,falling,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,3.91,falling,1:00 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,4.45,rising,1:10 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,5.78,rising,1:15 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,6.22,rising,12:48 pm Sun 22/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.85,falling,12:14 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,6.30,rising,1:17 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,6.29,steady,1:13 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,6.09,rising,1:02 pm Sun 22/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,3.06,falling,1:25 pm Sun 22/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,2.16,falling,1:09 pm Sun 22/03/26
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.Sun 10:49am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Moderate Flood Warning For The Tully River
Issued at 10:49 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 7
MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING AT EURAMO
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Tully River Catchment during Friday and Saturday. Moderate flooding is currently occurring at Euramo.
Isolated showers are forecast over the catchment during the next few days. The situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as necessary.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of the Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast.
Tully River:
Moderate flooding is occurring along the Tully River.
The Tully River at Euramo is currently at 8.25 m and rising slowly, with moderate flooding.
The Tully River at Euramo is expected to peak near 8.30 m late Sunday morning, with moderate flooding. The river is expected to remain above the moderate flood level (8.00 m) Sunday afternoon.
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 09:00 PM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Tully River at Tully Gorge,2.79,falling,10:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Tully River at Euramo,8.25,rising,9:43 am Sun 22/03/26
Clump Point Tide,2.75,rising,10:40 am Sun 22/03/26
Cardwell Tide,3.09,rising,10:34 am Sun 22/03/26
Murray River at Upper Murray,3.85,steady,10:42 am Sun 22/03/26
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.Sun 9:50am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 09:50 AM AEST on Sunday 22 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING EASED AT PEETS BRIDGE AND NO LONGER EXPECTED AT GORDONVALE
Moderate to heavy rainfall has been recorded overnight Saturday into Sunday, which led to river level rises being observed along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers.
Minor flooding is no longer occurring at Peets Bridge following a minor flood peak early Sunday morning. Minor flooding is no longer expected at Gordonvale, with a below minor flood peak observed early Sunday morning.
Further showers are forecast during Sunday which may produce renewed river level rises below the minor flood level.
Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding eased along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 5.49 m around 02:00 am Sunday 22 March, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.99 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 10.75 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
Russell River:
River levels are falling 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:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.
Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,2.75,falling,9:24 am Sun 22/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,3.99,falling,9:20 am Sun 22/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,10.75,falling,9:35 am Sun 22/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,5.35,falling,9:05 am Sun 22/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.81,falling,9:00 am Sun 22/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.62,falling,9:15 am Sun 22/03/26
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.Fri 9:04am UTC Flood warning QLDAustralian 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.For extended forecasts and greater detail visit weather zone° -
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