Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Daintree River
Issued at 02:32 PM AEST on Thursday 02 April 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

NO FURTHER FLOODING EXPECTED AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Daintree, Mossman and Bloomfield River catchments since Tuesday afternoon, resulting in river and creek level rises. A minor flood peak was observed at Daintree Village overnight Wednesday into Thursday, and river levels are now below the minor flood level and falling.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding has eased along the Daintree River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village peaked at 4.85 m around 12:00 am Thursday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 3.25 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is expected to remain below the minor flood level (4.00 m).

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
This is a final warning. No further warnings will be issued for this event.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,5.39,falling,1:00 pm Thu 02/04/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.25,falling,2:16 pm Thu 02/04/26
Mossman River at Mossman,3.84,falling,1:15 pm Thu 02/04/26
Mossman Tide,0.82,falling,2:10 pm Thu 02/04/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.