High Severity Flood Warning Issued for Daintree and Mossman Rivers in Queensland
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued flood warnings for the Daintree and Mossman River catchments following heavy rainfall, with minor flooding expected at Daintree Village.
What this BoM weather warning tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by BOM on March 3, 2026 and geographically references Queensland, Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Warnings — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Minor Flood Warning for the Daintree River and a Flood Warning for the Mossman River. This update (Warning Number 2) was issued at 10:58 am AEST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, following significant rainfall recorded overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Daintree and Mossman River catchments in Queensland. Specific locations under observation include:
- Daintree River: Daintree Village and Bairds.
- Mossman River: Mossman.
- Bloomfield River: China Camp.
- Regional: A Flood Watch is also current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and western Cape York Peninsula.
What You Should Do
Emergency authorities advise the following safety 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 travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for further updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Local management advice can be found at www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.
Expected Conditions
Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises.
- Daintree River at Daintree Village: Currently at 3.45 meters and rising. It is expected to reach the minor flood level of 4.00 meters during Tuesday afternoon.
- Daintree River at Bairds: Currently at 6.65 meters and steady.
- Mossman River at Mossman: Peaked Tuesday morning and is currently falling at 5.91 meters.
- Bloomfield River at China Camp: Peaked Tuesday morning and is now falling.
Timeline
The alert is effective as of Tuesday morning, March 3, 2026. Minor flooding is specifically anticipated at Daintree Village during Tuesday afternoon. The situation is being closely monitored, and the next official warning from the BOM is scheduled to be issued by 11:00 am AEST on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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