Minor Flood Warning Issued for Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale
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The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a minor flood warning for the Mulgrave River catchment, with river levels expected to reach flood stages Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Mulgrave River, 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 Mulgrave River, Queensland.
Alert Details
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued an Initial Minor Flood Warning (IDQ20712) for the Mulgrave River. The warning was issued at 12:36 am AEST on Sunday, March 15, 2026, following moderate to heavy rainfall across the catchment area.
Affected Areas
The primary areas of concern include the Mulgrave River catchment, specifically focusing on:
- Peets Bridge
- Gordonvale
- The Fisheries
- Russell River at Bucklands and Clyde Rd
- Babinda Creek at The Boulders
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take 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 roads.
- Monitor the ABC and local media for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Moderate to heavy rainfall since Saturday evening has caused river levels to rise.
- Peets Bridge: Currently at 2.83 m and steady. It is expected to exceed the minor flood level of 5.00 m around 6:00 am Sunday and may peak near 5.50 m around 8:00 am Sunday.
- Gordonvale: Currently at 8.30 m and rising. It is expected to peak near the minor flood level of 12.00 m around 8:30 am Sunday.
- Additional Rainfall: Further showers and possible thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday, which may cause additional river level rises. Higher levels are possible if heavy rainfall persists.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately. Minor flooding is anticipated to begin early Sunday morning, March 15, 2026. The Bureau of Meteorology will monitor the situation and expects to issue the next update by 9:00 am AEST on Sunday.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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