Moderate Flood Warning Issued for Daintree and Mossman Rivers in Queensland
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BOM issued it on April 5, 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 a moderate flood warning for the Daintree River, with water levels expected to reach 6.00 meters at Daintree Village by Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Flood Warning
- Affected area
- North Tropical Coast, Queensland
- Issued
- April 5, 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
The Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued a Moderate Flood Warning for the Daintree River and a Flood Warning for the Mossman River. This is warning number 5 for this event, issued at 3:29 pm AEST on Friday, 20 March 2026. The alert follows moderate to heavy rainfall observed across the catchment since Wednesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Daintree River catchment, including Daintree Village and Bairds, as well as the Mossman River at Mossman. These areas are located in the North Tropical Coast region of Queensland. A broader Flood Watch remains in effect for the Cape York Peninsula and parts of the North Tropical Coast due to Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to prioritize safety and follow these guidelines:
- Do not drive, walk, swim, or play in floodwater as it is dangerous.
- Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams, and other waterways.
- Obey all road closure signs and plan travel to avoid flooded routes.
- Monitor local media and the ABC for updates.
- For emergency assistance, contact the SES at 132 500. In life-threatening situations, call 000 immediately.
- Visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings for local emergency management advice.
Expected Conditions
Moderate flooding is possible at Daintree Village overnight Friday and into Saturday. While river levels were observed falling as of Friday afternoon, further heavy rainfall is forecast and could lead to significant rises.
Latest River Heights:
- Daintree River at Daintree Village: Currently 5.30 m (falling), which is above the minor flood level of 4.00 m. It is forecast to potentially reach the moderate flood level of 6.00 m.
- Daintree River at Bairds: 8.10 m (falling) with minor flooding occurring.
- Mossman River at Mossman: 5.95 m (falling) with elevated river levels.
Timeline
The alert was issued on Friday afternoon, March 20, 2026. Moderate flood levels are expected to be reached overnight Friday into Saturday morning. The Bureau of Meteorology intends to issue the next update by 10:00 AM AEST on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
Original source: BOM Official Notice ↗
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