Flood Warning Issued for Daintree and Mossman Rivers in Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for the Daintree and Mossman Rivers following heavy rainfall, with minor flooding expected at Daintree Village on Tuesday.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Tropical Coast, Queensland
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- BOM
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Tropical Coast, Queensland.
Alert Details
An Initial Minor Flood Warning has been issued for the Daintree River, alongside a Flood Warning for the Mossman River. The alert was issued by the Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) at 5:28 am AEST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This warning follows heavy rainfall recorded overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Daintree and Mossman River catchments. Specific locations seeing fast river level rises include:
- Daintree River: Daintree Village and Bairds
- Mossman River: Mossman
- Bloomfield River: China Camp
Additionally, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rainfall is currently in effect for parts of the Peninsula, North Tropical Coast, and Tablelands Forecast Districts.
What You Should Do
Residents and travelers in the affected areas are advised to take the following precautions:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan routes to avoid flooded areas.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue throughout Tuesday, which may lead to further river level rises.
- Daintree River: At Daintree Village, the river was recorded at 2.65 m and rising as of 3:33 am. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 4.00 m during Tuesday. At Bairds, the level was 4.29 m and rising at 4:00 am.
- Mossman River: At Mossman, the river was recorded at 7.03 m and rising as of 4:20 am.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately for Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Minor flooding is anticipated to occur at Daintree Village during the day. The Bureau of Meteorology expects to issue the next update by 11:00 AM AEST on Tuesday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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