Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Final Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 11:27 AM AEST on Thursday 18 September 2025
Flood Warning Number: 9
FLOODING NO LONGER OCCURRING AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE
Heavy rainfall earlier this week caused river level rises along the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers during Tuesday and Wednesday. River levels are now easing with isolated minor flooding occurring at Clyde Rd.
Further showers are forecast during Thursday and Friday but significant rainfall totals are not expected.
Mulgrave River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge peaked at 5.84 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 2.98 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale peaked at 12.44 m Wednesday afternoon, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 8.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is expected to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).
Russell River:
River levels are easing with isolated minor flooding occurring along the Russell River at Clyde Rd.
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:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,2.12,falling,10:00 am Thu 18/09/25
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,2.98,falling,10:15 am Thu 18/09/25
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,8.65,falling,10:37 am Thu 18/09/25
Russell River at Bucklands,5.50,falling,10:00 am Thu 18/09/25
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.64,steady,10:00 am Thu 18/09/25
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.77,steady,10:47 am Thu 18/09/25
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.
Forecast
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Seven day forecast
Today: Partly cloudy. Medium chance of showers near the coast, slight chance elsewhere. Winds E/SE 20 to 30 km/h. Overnight temperatures falling to between 16 and 22 with daytime temperatures reaching 25 to 31.
Forecast for New Harbourline (17.6147°S, 146.0642°E, 7m AMSL) Fri Sat Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Summary Minimum 22° 20° 21° 20° 20° 20° 19° Maximum 28° 28° 29° 29° 27° 27° 27° Chance of rain 50% 30% 40% 60% 50% 60% 30% Likely amount < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm < 1mm 1-5mm < 1mm < 1mm UV index Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Extreme Fire Danger Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating No Rating - - - Frost risk Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil Nil 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm 9am 3pm Wind speed 12
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