Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Final Flood Warning For The Mossman River
7 FEBRUARY 2026 13:05 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Re-issued to correct next issue time
Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Final Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 01:05 PM AEST on Saturday 07 February 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3
MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT DAINTREE VILLAGE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Moderate to heavy rain overnight Friday into Saturday morning has caused river level rises along the Daintree and Mossman Rivers. Minor flooding is likely at Daintree Village from Saturday afternoon.
Further showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. The situations is being monitored.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding is likely at Daintree Village.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.95 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is likely to exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday afternoon. The river may remain above the minor flood level (4.00 m) overnight Saturday into Sunday. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Mossman River:
River levels are falling 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 11:00 AM AEST on Sunday 08 February 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,7.24,steady,12:00 pm Sat 07/02/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.95,rising,12:58 pm Sat 07/02/26
Mossman River at Mossman,5.14,falling,12:20 pm Sat 07/02/26
Mossman Tide,2.02,steady,12:35 pm Sat 07/02/26
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.
