Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
20 MARCH 2026 15:27 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River
Issued at 03:27 PM AEST on Friday 20 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5
MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE FRIDAY EVENING
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers catchment since Wednesday, resulting in river and creek level rises. Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle is forecast to bring further rainfall across the catchment during the remainder of Friday into Saturday. Minor flooding may develop along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge from Friday evening.
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 parts of the North Tropical Coast.
Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 4.83 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) Friday evening. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 11.00 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m) Friday evening. Renewed rises to minor flood level is possible with forecast rain.
Russell River:
River levels are elevated and flooding is 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 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday 21 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,3.20,falling,3:07 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,4.83,rising,2:00 pm Fri 20/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,11.00,rising,2:51 pm Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,4.97,rising,2:04 pm Fri 20/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.88,falling,2:20 pm Fri 20/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.02,steady,1:58 pm 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.
