Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
Queensland

Marine Wind Warning Summary for Queensland

Issued at 03:25 AM EST on Tuesday 17 March 2026
for the period until midnight EST Wednesday 18 March 2026

Wind Warnings for Wednesday 18 March
Strong Wind Warning for the following areas:
Cooktown Coast, Cairns Coast and Townsville Coast

The next marine wind warning summary will be issued by 9:00 am EST Tuesday.
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Check the latest Coastal Waters Forecast or Local
Waters Forecast at http://www.bom.gov.au/qld/forecasts/map.shtml for information on wind,
wave and weather conditions for these coastal zones.
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Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Suttor River
Issued at 11:41 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 8

MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT ST ANNS FROM LATE TUESDAY
Moderate rainfall during last week over parts of the Belyando and Suttor River catchments caused river level rises in the upper catchment. As flows arrive from upstream, minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River at St Anns from late Tuesday.

Belyando and Suttor Rivers to Burdekin Falls Dam:
Minor flooding is possible along the Suttor River.
The Suttor River at St Anns is currently at 3.12 m and slowly rising, below the minor flood level.
The Suttor River at St Anns may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) from late Tuesday. Further rises are possible as upstream flows arrive.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 12:00 PM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Burdekin River at Mt Fullstop,3.48,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Paluma Dam,0.08,steady,8:40 am Mon 16/03/26
Star River at Laroona,2.10,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Gainsford,3.89,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Keelbottom Creek at Keelbottom,1.65,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Sellheim,3.30,steady,7:14 am Mon 16/03/26
Alpha Creek at Rivington,0.37,falling,9:56 am Mon 16/03/26
Belyando River at Albro Station,6.50,falling,11:15 am Sun 15/03/26
Belyando River at Belyando Crossing,6.17,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Suttor River at St Anns,3.12,rising,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Cape River at Pentland,2.02,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Cape River at Taemas,2.16,steady,10:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin Dam,0.98,steady,10:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Bowen River at Myuna,1.55,steady,11:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Dalbeg,4.33,steady,10:19 am Mon 16/03/26
Bogie River at Strathbogie,1.77,steady,10:47 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Millaroo,4.75,steady,10:06 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Clare,4.30,falling,9:45 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Inkerman Bridge,3.70,steady,8:34 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Rita Island,-3.40,steady,9:13 am Mon 16/03/26
Burdekin River at Groper Creek,0.84,falling,11:28 am Mon 16/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Mulgrave And Russell Rivers
Issued at 09:10 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

FLOOD LEVELS GENERALLY EASING ALONG THE MULGRAVE AND RUSSELL RIVERS
Heavy rainfall since Saturday evening has caused rapid river level rises across the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers catchment, which are now easing. River levels are elevated and minor flooding is occurring along the Mulgrave River at The Fisheries and along the Russell River at Clyde Road. Minor flooding has eased along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and Gordonvale.
Further rainfall is forecast later this week, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Mulgrave River:
River levels are easing along the Mulgrave River. Minor flooding is currently occurring at The Fisheries.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.57 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m).

The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale peaked at 13.24 m around 08:30 am Sunday, with minor flooding. The river is currently at 9.70 m and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is likely to remain below the minor flood level (12.00 m).

Russell River:
River levels are elevated along the Russell River, with minor flooding occurring 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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,2.60,rising,8:02 am Mon 16/03/26
Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,3.57,rising,8:15 am Mon 16/03/26
Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,9.65,falling,7:39 am Mon 16/03/26
Russell River at Bucklands,5.08,rising,8:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Babinda Creek at The Boulders,2.00,falling,8:15 am Mon 16/03/26
Russell River at Clyde Rd,0.57,rising,8:26 am Mon 16/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Herbert River
Issued at 08:31 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 12

FLOODING HAS EASED AT GLENEAGLE
Minor flooding has eased along the Herbert River at Gleneagle.
Rainfall is forecast later this week, which may result in renewed river level rises. This warning will be issued as required.

Herbert River to Nash's Crossing:
Flooding has eased along the Herbert River to Nash's Crossing.
No observations are currently available for the Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, it is estimated that the river level at Gleneagle Homestead is currently below the minor flood level and falling.
The Herbert River at Gleneagle Homestead is likely to remain below the minor flood level (4.50 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:
Wild River at Silver Valley,2.64,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Rudd Creek at Gunnawarra,5.14,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Gleneagle,3.56,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Blencoe Creek at Blencoe Falls,2.64,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Nash's Crossing,2.45,falling,7:30 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie,3.90,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Abergowrie Bridge,3.92,steady,7:31 am Mon 16/03/26
Stone River at Peacock Siding,1.30,steady,6:14 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Trebonne,4.40,steady,8:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Ingham Pump Station,3.99,steady,7:12 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Gairloch,3.89,steady,6:27 am Mon 16/03/26
Herbert River at Halifax,2.16,rising,8:25 am Mon 16/03/26
Lucinda Offshore Tide,3.65,rising,8:09 am Mon 16/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Final Flood Warning For The Barron River
Issued at 08:05 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 3

FLOODING NO LONGER EXPECTED AT KAMERUNGA BRIDGE
Moderate to heavy rainfall in the Barron River catchment over the weekend caused creek and river level rises. The Barron River at Kamerunga Bridge peaked slightly below the minor flood level Sunday afternoon.
Further rainfall is forecast later this week which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored and warnings will be issued as required.

Barron River downstream of Barron Falls:
Flooding is no longer expected at Kamerunga Bridge.
The Barron River at Kamerunga Bridge is currently at 2.31 m AHD and falling, below the minor flood level.
The Barron River at Kamerunga Bridge is expected to remain below the minor flood level (5.00 m AHD).

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:
Barron River at Tinaroo Dam (HW),0.62,steady,6:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Barron River at Mareeba,3.09,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Barron River at Bilwon,4.23,falling,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Flaggy Creek,3.63,falling,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Barron River at Myola,3.31,falling,7:10 am Mon 16/03/26
Barron River at Kamerunga Bridge,2.31,falling,5:58 am Mon 16/03/26
Freshwater Creek at Copperlode Dam (HG),0.63,falling,7:49 am Mon 16/03/26
Barron River at Cairns Airport,1.65,rising,7:46 am Mon 16/03/26
Cairns Harbour Tide,3.17,rising,7:36 am Mon 16/03/26

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.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Bloomfield And Mossman Rivers
Issued at 07:52 AM AEST on Monday 16 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 5

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT DAINTREE VILLAGE
ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS OCCURRING ALONG THE BLOOMFIELD AND MOSSMAN RIVERS
The Daintree River at Daintree Village fell below the moderate flood level Sunday evening, with minor flooding continuing. River levels are currently elevated along the Bloomfield River at China Camp.
Further rainfall is forecast later this week, which may cause renewed river level rises. The situation is being closely monitored, and this warning will be updated as required.

Daintree River:
Minor flooding is occurring along the Daintree River at Daintree Village. River levels are currently elevated along the Bloomfield River.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village peaked at 7.25 m around 01:15 pm Sunday 15 March, with moderate flooding. The river is currently at 4.55 m and falling, with minor flooding.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may fall below the minor flood level (4.00 m) Monday afternoon.

Mossman River:
River levels are currently elevated along the Mossman River.

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:
The next warning will be issued by 10:00 AM AEST on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,6.37,falling,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,4.55,falling,7:25 am Mon 16/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,4.65,steady,7:00 am Mon 16/03/26
Mossman Tide,2.83,rising,7:40 am Mon 16/03/26

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.