Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations Minor Flood Warning For The Mulgrave River And Flood Warning For The Russell River Issued at 09:59 AM AEST on Tuesday 30 December 2025 Flood Warning Number: 3 MINOR FLOODING POSSIBLE AT PEETS BRIDGE AND GORDONVALE OVERNIGHT TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY Moderate to heavy rainfall has been observed across the Mulgrave and Russell River catchments. River level rises are occurring and further rainfall is forecast from Tuesday into Wednesday. A Flood Watch is current for parts of the North Tropical Coast and a Severe Weather Warning for heavy rainfall is current for the Mulgrave and Russell Rivers. Mulgrave River: Minor flooding is possible along the Mulgrave River. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge is currently at 2.01 m AHD and steady, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge may reach around the minor flood level (5.00 m AHD) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday with forecast rainfall. The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale is currently at 7.70 m and steady, below the minor flood level. The Mulgrave River at Gordonvale may reach around the minor flood level (12.00 m) from overnight Tuesday into Wednesday with forecast rainfall. Russell River: River levels are elevated and continuing to rise along the Russell 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 11:00 AM AEST on Wednesday 31 December 2025. Latest River Heights: Mulgrave River at The Fisheries,0.99,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Mulgrave River at Peets Bridge,2.01,steady,9:00 am Tue 30/12/25 Mulgrave River at Gordonvale,7.70,steady,9:40 am Tue 30/12/25 Russell River at Bucklands,4.36,steady,9:11 am Tue 30/12/25 Babinda Creek at The Boulders,1.73,rising,9:20 am Tue 30/12/25 Russell River at Clyde Rd,-0.28,rising,9:44 am Tue 30/12/25 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.