Flood Warning Issued for Mulgrave and Russell 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 reports minor flooding along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers following heavy rainfall, with levels currently easing but remaining elevated in several areas.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Queensland, Australia
- 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 Queensland, Australia.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued Flood Warning Number 5 (IDQ20712) for the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers. The alert was issued at 9:10 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026, following heavy rainfall that began Saturday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Mulgrave and Russell River catchments in Queensland. Specific locations monitored include:
- Mulgrave River: The Fisheries, Peets Bridge, and Gordonvale.
- Russell River: Clyde Road and Bucklands.
- Babinda Creek: The Boulders.
What You Should Do
Residents in the affected regions are advised to follow these safety protocols:
- 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 ahead to avoid driving on flooded roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates as the situation can change quickly.
- For emergency assistance, call the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
Expected Conditions
River levels are currently elevated but generally easing across the catchment.
- Mulgrave River: Minor flooding is occurring at The Fisheries (2.60 m). At Gordonvale, the river peaked at 13.24 m on Sunday morning and has since fallen to 9.65 m, which is below the minor flood level of 12.00 m. Peets Bridge is currently at 3.57 m and is expected to remain below its minor flood level of 5.00 m.
- Russell River: Minor flooding continues at Clyde Road (0.57 m).
- Future Outlook: While levels are currently falling, further rainfall is forecast for later this week, which may cause renewed river level rises.
Timeline
The current warning was issued at 9:10 am AEST on Monday, March 16, 2026. The situation is being closely monitored, and the next update is scheduled to be issued by 10:00 am AEST on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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