Final Flood Warning Issued for Daintree and Mossman Rivers in Queensland

Alert Details

The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a final Flood Warning (IDQ20705) for the Daintree and Mossman Rivers. The alert was officially issued at 10:51 am AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the Daintree and Mossman River catchments in Queensland. Specific locations monitored include Daintree Village, Bairds, and Mossman. Additionally, a Flood Watch remains in effect for parts of the North Tropical Coast and western Cape York Peninsula adjacent to the Daintree River catchment.

What You Should Do

Residents and travelers in the affected regions are urged to follow these safety protocols:

• Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater, as conditions are dangerous.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
• Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded areas.
• Monitor the ABC and local media for situational updates.
• For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.

Expected Conditions

River levels have generally eased across the catchments following heavy rainfall earlier this week. However, because the ground is saturated, the rivers are responding quickly to new rainfall. Heavy rain is forecast to continue for the next several days.

• Daintree River at Daintree Village: Currently at 2.45 meters and rising, but expected to remain below the minor flood level of 4.00 meters.
• Daintree River at Bairds: Recorded at 4.22 meters and rising as of 7:00 am Wednesday.
• Mossman River at Mossman: Currently steady at 3.99 meters.

Timeline

This is the final warning for this event, issued on March 4, 2026. While river levels are currently below minor flood stages, authorities will continue to monitor the situation closely as heavy rainfall persists in the forecast.