Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Daintree River Issued at 02:58 PM AEST on Saturday 14 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT DAINTREE VILLAGE FROM SATURDAY EVENING Moderate rainfall has been observed in the Daintree River catchment during Friday and into Saturday. Further thunderstorms with isolated heavy rainfall are possible for the remainder of Saturday and into Sunday. This rainfall may result in river and creek level rises across the catchment and minor flooding at Daintree Village from Saturday evening. Daintree River: Minor flooding is possible along the Daintree River at Daintree Village. The Daintree River at Daintree Village is currently at 2.35 m and falling, below the minor flood level. With forecast rainfall the Daintree River at Daintree Village may exceed the minor flood level (4.00 m) Saturday evening. Further rises are possible if heavy rainfall persist. 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 Sunday 15 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Daintree River at Bairds,4.68,falling,2:00 pm Sat 14/03/26 Daintree River at Daintree Village,2.35,falling,1:34 pm Sat 14/03/26 Mossman River at Mossman,4.04,falling,2:00 pm Sat 14/03/26 Mossman Tide,1.09,rising,2:40 pm Sat 14/03/26 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.