Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
3 MARCH 2026 10:58 AEST
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations
Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River And Flood Warning For The Mossman River
Issued at 10:58 AM AEST on Tuesday 03 March 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2
MINOR FLOODING MAY OCCUR AT DAINTREE VILLAGE DURING TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Heavy rainfall recorded overnight Monday into Tuesday has resulted in river level rises across the Daintree and Mossman River catchments. Minor flooding may occur along the Daintree River at Daintree Village during Tuesday afternoon. Elevated river level rises have been observed along the Daintree River at Bairds. River levels peaked along the Mossman River at Mossman and Bloomfield River at China Camp Tuesday morning and are now falling.
Heavy rainfall is forecast to continue for the next few days which may cause further rises. The situation is being closely monitored and this warning will be updated as required.
A Flood Watch is current for parts of western Cape York Peninsula and North Tropical Coast.
Daintree River:
Minor flooding may occur along the Daintree River during Tuesday afternoon. Elevated river level rises are observed along the Daintree River at Bairds.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 3.45 m and rising, below the minor flood level.
The Daintree River at Daintree Village may reach around the minor flood level (4.00 m) during Tuesday afternoon. Further rises are possible with forecast rain.
Mossman River:
River levels peaked along the Mossman River at Mossman and Bloomfield River at China Camp Tuesday morning and are now falling.
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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 04 March 2026.
Latest River Heights:
Daintree River at Bairds,6.65,steady,10:00 am Tue 03/03/26
Daintree River at Daintree Village,3.45,rising,10:02 am Tue 03/03/26
Mossman River at Mossman,5.91,falling,10:20 am Tue 03/03/26
Mossman Tide,2.78,falling,10:30 am Tue 03/03/26
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.
