Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Initial Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River Issued at 07:29 PM AEST on Thursday 05 March 2026 Flood Warning Number: 1 MINOR FLOODING LIKELY AT PEETS BRIDGE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT AND POSSIBLE AT GORDONVALE EARLY FRIDAY MORNING Moderate to heavy rainfall recorded since Thursday afternoon has resulted in river level rises across the Mulgrave and Russell catchments. Minor flooding is likely at Peets Bridge late Thursday night and possible at Gordonvale early Friday morning. Further showers and storms are forecast over the next few days, which may lead to further river level rises and flooding across the catchment. This warning will be updated as required. A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall is current for parts of the Peninsula and North Tropical Coast and Tablelands Forecast Districts. A Flood Watch is current for North Tropical Coast and parts of Cape York Peninsula, Central Coast, Capricornia and Carpentaria catchments. Mulgrave River: Minor flooding is likely along the Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge and possible at Gordonvale. Minor flooding is occurring at The Fisheries. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 3.14 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is likely to exceed the minor flood level (5.00 m) late Thursday night. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 8.70 m and rising, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may exceed the minor flood level (12.00 m) early Friday morning. Further rises are possible with forecast rain. 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 Friday 06 March 2026. Latest River Heights: Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,2.65,rising,7:02 pm Thu 05/03/26 Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,3.14,rising,6:24 pm Thu 05/03/26 Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,8.70,rising,6:59 pm Thu 05/03/26 Russell River at Bucklands,3.69,rising,6:00 pm Thu 05/03/26 Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.68,steady,6:22 pm Thu 05/03/26 Russell River at Clyde Rd,-0.68,steady,5:44 pm Thu 05/03/26 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.